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ORIGINAL  TEXT, 

And  tbrmer  Translatioi^s. 

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than  any  IwrdofA-e. 

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of  Scotland,  amlapiJointtd 
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NGTIEGATTONS  AND  FA.MIIIES. 


B  A  I.  TIM  ORE  : 


rabiishcd  by  J.  CssLing  &  F.  LiiCas,  Juii 
p.  Mauro,printer.     0  ^  *'- 


THE 
PSAl^S    OF   DAVID/ 

IN  METRE. 

PSALM  1. 

1  THAT  man  hatli  perfect  blessedness, 

wlio  walketh  not  astray 
In  counsel  of  ungodljmen, 

nor  stands  in  sinners'  way, 
Nor  sitteth  in  iJie  scomer's  chair : 

2  But  placetli  his  delight 
Upon  Gai's  law,  and  meditates 

on  his  law  day  and  night. 

3  He  shall  be  like  a  tree  that  grows 

near  planted  by  a  river, 
Which  in  his  season  yields  his  fruit 
*"    and  his  leaf  fadeth  never : 

And  all  he  doth  shall  prosper  well. 
/[      The  wicked  are  not  so ; 

But  like  they  are  unto  the  chaff, 
"VMiich  wind  diives  to  and  fro. 

5  In  judgment  tlierefore  shall  not  stand 

such  as  ungotUy  are  ; 
Nc.r  in  til'  assembly  of  the  just 
shall  wicked  men  appear. 

6  For  wiiy  ?  the  way  of  godly  men 

unto  the  Lord  is  known  : 
Whereas  the  way  of  wicked  me« 
shall  quite  be  overtbiown. 


(      4     ) 

PSALM  2. 
-A  HY  rec^e  the  Heatlien  ?  and  v;iiii  t'liugs 
■vvhy  do  the  people  mind  ? 

2  Kings  of  the  tartli  do  sefc  tliemselves, 

and  urincisare  coinbiTi'd, 
To  plot  as;;iinst  the  I>ord,  and  his 
anointtd,  snying  thi:s, 

3  Let  us  a^nder  brtak  their  hands, 

and  cast  their  cords  from  iis. 

4  He  tiiat  in  Heaven  sits,  shall  langh : 

tile  Lord  shall  scorn  them  ail: 

5  Tlien  sliail  lie  speak  to  them  in  wrath, 

in  raqe  he  vex  them  shall. 

6  Yet,  notwithstanding,  I  have  hira 

to  be  my  king  appoitittd  ; 
And  .)*er  Sion.  my  holy  hill,  • 

I  !iavehim  Iving anointed. 

7  The  sure  decree  1  will  declare  ; 

The  Loi-d  huth  said  to  me, 
Tl'.on  art  mine  only  Son  ;  tliis  day 

I  have  I)tgotten  thee. 
X  Ask  of  me,  and  for  heritage 

the  Heathen  I'll  make  thine  ; 
Ar.d  for  |wssession  I  to  thee 

will  give  earth's  ntinust  line. 
9  Thou  shall,  as  with  a  weighty  rod 

of  iron,  break  them  all  ; 
And  as  a  potter's  shei-d,  thou  sbalt 

them  dash  in  pieces  small. 
N'ow,  therefore,  kings.  l)t-  wise  •  be  taught 

ye  judges  of  the  e.'^.rth ; 
S -r»  e'  God  in  fear,  and  see  that  ye 

i.).ntrei.d)!ing  with  yourniirtli. 
*.'iss  \e  the  Son,  lest  in  his  ire 

ye  Verish  from  the  way. 


('     5    ) 

If  once  his  wrath  besjiii  to  hum, 
BltssM  all  that  on  hini  stay. 

PSALM  3. 

1  O  LORD,  how  are  my  foes  incicasM  ? 

against  nie  many  rise. 

2  JIany  say  of  my  soul,  for  him 

In  God  no  succour  lii.-s. 

3  Yet  thdu  my  shield  and  y;lory  art, 
♦  th' UiJlitu-r  of  mine  head. 

4  I  cry'd,  and,  from  his  holy  hill 

tlie  Lord  me  answer  inaile. 

5  I  laid  mc  down  and  slept^  I  wak'd  ; 

for  God  snstaiutil  mo. 
0,1  will  not  ftar  tho'  tliousands  tt-D 

set  rou.nd  acjainst  me  be. 
7  Arise,  O  Lord  ;  sa^•e  me,  my  God  ; 
for  thou  iny  fo(  s  liast  stroke 
All  on  the  cheek-bone,  and  tlie  teolh 
of  wicked  men  hast  broke. 
S  Salvation  doth  appertain 
unto  the  Lord  alone; 
Thy  biesslng,  Lord,  for  evermore 
,#'■'-  thy  iJfcople  is  upotu 

PSALM  4. 
1  GIVE  ear  v.nto  me  when  I  ca]f, 
God  ofnij  rij^hteousmss : 
Plave  mercy,  hear  my  pray'r ;    thou,  bast 
.enlavg'd  me  in  distress. 
3  O  ^e  ti"  «»!:s  of  nn  n  !  how  long 


(     6    ) 

3  But  know,  that  for  himself  the  Loi-i 

tlie  godiv  man  doth  choose  : 
The  Lord  "when  I  on  him  do  call, 
to  hear  will  not  refuse. 

4  Fear,  and  sin  not ;  talk  with  your  heart 

on  bed,  and  silent  be. 

5  OfTrings  present  o ;  righteousness, 

and  in  tlie  Lord  U'ust  ye. 
«  O  who  will  shew  us  any  gootl  ? 
is  that  which  many  say  : 
But  of  thy  countenance  the  light, 
Lord,  lift  on  us  ahvay. 

7  Upon  my  heart  bestow'd  by  thee 

more  gladness  I  have  found 
Than  they,  ev'n  then  when  corn  and  wine 
did  most  with  them  abound. 

8  I  will  both  lay  me  down  in  peace, 

and  quiet  sleejj  will  take; 
Because  thou  only  me  to  dwell 
in  safety,  Loi-d,  dost  make. 

PSALIM  5. 

1  GIVE  ear  unto  my  words,  O  Lord, 

my  meditation  weigh.  ilf^ 

2  Hear  my  loud  cry,  my  King,  my  God, 

for  I  to  thee  will  pray. 

3  Lord,  tliou  shalt  early  hear  my^-oice : 

I  early  will  direct 
My  prayer  to  thee ;  and,  looking  up, 
an  answer  will  expect. 

4  For  thou  art  not  a  God  that  doth 

in  wickedness  deliglit ; 
NeitlKv  shall  evil  dwell  with  thee: 

5  Nor  fools  stand  iu  thy  sight. 


(     7     ) 

All  that  ilkloci's  are,  tliou  hat'st 
i      Cutt'st  off  that  liars  be: 
The  bloody  and  dect  itfiil  man 
abhorred  is  by  thee. 

7  But  I  unto  thy  house  wil!  coine 

in  thine  abundant  grace ; 
And  I  will  worship  in  thy  fear 
towards  thy  holy  place. 

8  Because  of  those  mine  enemies, 

Lord,  in  thy  righteousness 
Do  thou  me  lead  ;  do  thou  thy  way 
make  straight  before  my  lace. 

9  For  in  their  mouth  there  is  no  trutlj, 

tluir  inward  part  is  ill; 
Their  tlnoat's  an  open  sepulchre, 
their  tongue  doth  flatter  still. 

10  O  God,  destroy  them  :  let  them  be 

by  their  own  counsel  quell'd : 
Them  for  their  many  sins  cast  out, 
for  they  'gainst  thee  rebel  I'd. 

11  But  let  all. joy  il)at  trust  in  thee, 

and  still  make  shouting  noise; 
For  them  thou  sav'st :  let  all  that  love 
thy  name,  in  thee  rejoice. 

12  For,  Lord,  unto  the  lighteous  man 

thou  wilt  thy  blessing  yield : 
With  favour  thou  wilt  compass  hiui 
about  as  witli  a  shield. 

PSALM  6. 

1  LORD,  in  thy  wrath  rebuke  me  not; 

nor  ill  thy  hot  rage  chasten  me. 

2  Lord,  pity  me,  for  I  am  weak : 

heal  me,  for  my  bones  vexed  be.     . 


(     8     )  • 

3  My  son]  is  alsoYOxtd  sore  ;  [mak*. . 

hut,  I.oid,  liow  loiig  slay  wilt  tbou 

4  Return,  O  JmA.  niy  soul  set  free: 

0  saxe  me  ror.thy  mercy\^  sake. 

5  Because  tliose  tliat  d'Ceastd  Hre 

01  tlice  shall  no  rfcn,enibr:ineehave: 
And  who  is  lie  that  will  to  lliee 

give  praises  lying  in  the  grave? 

6  I  w  it)>  n>y  groaniii)^  weary  ahi, 

I  also  allthe  night  niyhed 
Have  caused  for  to  swim  ;  and  I 
with  tears  my  conch  Itave  watirtnl. 

7  Mii-e  eye  coi;svunM  witli    grief,    grows 

beauise  uf  all  mine  enemies.  [old, 

8  Hence  ibr  nie.  w  icketl  w orkers  nil ; 

for  Goii  hatli  licard  my  weepiiig  cries. 

9  God  liatl:  my  siippiieation  heard, 

my  prayer  re eei veil  graciously. 
10  Shani'd  :ni;lsore  vex'd  be  ail  my  foes, 
sIi:Uii"d  and  back  turnesl  suddenly. 

Avoihrr  of  the  sanw. 

1  IN  tliv  great  indignation, 

O  Lord  nhnkeme  not; 
Kor  on  n.f  lay  thy  chastening  hand 
in  tliy  displeasure  hot. 

2  l^rd.  1  ain  wmk.  liiertfore  on  me 

i)i\e  niuvv    and  mc  spiire; 
]  kalmc.  O  Lord, because  thou  know'st 

iiiyboi.es  much  vexed  are. 
i   yy  soul  is  vexed  sore:  but.  Lord, 
iiow  loiig  stay  wilt  tlion  make  ? 
4  Reii.rn,  Lord,  free  my  sool.and  save 
niG  fcr  lliy  niticies'  sake. 


(  9  ) 

5  Because  of  lliee  in  death  t'lere  shail 

no  nioiv  remenibmnce  be : 
Of  tltose  that  in  the  ffrave  do  lie 
wlio  shall  f^ve thanks  to  thee? 

6  I  with  my  groaning  vtary  am, 

and  all  the  night  my  bed 
I  caust^  for  to  swim  ;  with  tears 
my  conch  I  watered. 

7  By  reason  of  my  vexing  gricif 

mine  eye  consumed  i^  ; 

It  waxeth  old.  because  ofall 

that  V>e  mine  enemies. 

8  But  I'ow,  depart  f.-om  me,  all  ye 

that  \\t)rkiniq!nty  : 
For  wli)-  r  die  Lord  hath  he;iid  my  \ olce, 
when  I  did  iiionrn  and  Ci  y. 
y  Unto  my  siijjplication 

the  lord  did  hearing  give  : 
-     Wiien  1  to  him  my  prayer  make 

the  Lord  will  it  receive.      ^ 
10  Let  all  be  sham'd  and  ti-oublcd  sor^^ 
that  en'ndesare  to  me; 
Let  (hem  turn  back,  and  suudeiily 
ashi^ed  let  thc'Hi  be. 
.■^:'. 

PSALM  7. 

1  O  LORD,  my  God.  in  thee  do  I 

im' confidence  repose : 
Saw^nd  deliver  me  from  all 
hi)  p.  rs.  cnting  foes. 

2  Lest  ihat  the  enemy  my  soul 

si :.  vil^  likealioM,  tear. 
In  pi.'C^vndingit,  while  thei'., 
is  no'«iiverer. 


(     10     ) 

3  t)  Lord,  my  God,  if  it  be  so 

thati  cominitted  this; 
If  it  be  so  that  in  my  hands 
iniajiity  there  is : 

4  If  I  rewarded  ill  to  hira 

that  was  at  peace  with  me : 
(Yea,  even  the  man  that  without  cause 
my  foe  was  I  did  free ;) 

5  Then  let  ^le  foe  pursue  and  take 

my  soul,  and  my  life  thrust 
Dow  n  to  the  earth,  and  let  him  lay 
mine  honoiu-  in  the  dust. 

6  Rise  in  thv  wrath,  L<ii-d,  raise  thyself, 

for  my  foes  raiding  be : 
And,  to  the  judgment  which  thou  hast 
commanded,  v\  ake  for  me. 

7  So  sliall  th'  assembly  of  thy  folk 

about  encompass  thee : 
Thou,  therefore,  for  their  sakes,  retura 
unto  thv  place  on  high. 

8  Tlie  Lord" he  shall  the  pecrple  judge: 

.  my  i  udge,  Jehovah,  be, 
After  my  righteousness,  and  mine 
integrity  in  me. 
«  O  let  the  wicked's  malice  end  ; 
but  'stablish  steadfastly 
The  righteous;  for  the  righteous  God 
the  hearts  and  mns  doth  try. 

10  In  God,  w  ho  saves  tli'  upright  in  heart, 

is  my  defence  and  stay. 

11  God  just  men  judgeth,  God  is  wrotb 

with  ill  men  everyday. 

12  If  lie  do  not  return  again,        i 

then  he  his  sw  oi-d  w  ill  whet ; 


V  r  11  ) 

His  bow  he  hath  ah-eacly  bent, 
and  hath  it  ready  sf  t : 

13  He  also  liath  for  him  prepar'd 

the  instruments  of  deith ; 
Against  the  persecutors  he 
his  sliafts  ordained  hath. 

14  Behold,  he  with  iniquity 

doth  travail,  as  in  biith  ; 
A  mischief  he  conceived  hath^ 
and  falsehood  shall  bring  forth. 

15  He  made  a  pit,  and  di^g'd  it  deep, 
*.     another  there  to  take": 

But  he  is  falfji  into  the  ditch 

which  he  himself  did  make. 
10  Upon  his  own  head  his  mischief 

sliall  be  returned  home  ; 
His  vi'lent  dealing  also  down 

on  his  own  pate  shall  come. 
17  According  to  his  righteousness 

the  Lord  Til  magnUy ; 
And  will  sing  praise  uiito  the  name 

of  God  that  is  most  high. 

PSALM  8. 

1  HOW  excellent  in  all  the  earth, 

Lord,  our  Lord,  is  thy  name ! 

Wlio  hast  thy  glory  far  advanc'd 

above  the  starry  frame.     • 

2  From  infants'  and  from  sucklings'  raoi 

thou  didst  strength  ordain, 
For  thy  foes'  cause,  that  so  thou  might'st 
th'  avenging  foe  resti-ain. 

3  When  I  look  up  unto  the  heav'ns, 
1        which  thiue  own  fingers  fram'd, 


I 


(    12   ; 

Fnto  tlie  moon,  and  (o  the  stars, 
\\ii)c]»  were  by  thee  onlaiiiM  : 

4  Tlien  say  I,  What  is  man,  that  lie 

remember'<l  is  bv  thee  ? 
Or  wliat  the  son  of 'man,  that  thou 
so  kind  to  liini  should'st  be? 

5  For  tl'.on  a  little  lower  hast 

him  than  the  anprels  made ; 
With  ^loi-y  and  with  dipinty. 
thou  C)o\\ned  hiHl  ITn  In  ail. 

6  Of  tliT  hands' work-  ihoii  nnuisthim  lord, 

all  nr(i(v-s    V.t  didst  !:.y  ; 

7  All  slicei)  :ii-,doM'ii.  vea.  ai:d  beasts 

tl'.'it  ii;  th.   liilcl  dr  s-\-a\  : 

8  ^o^^  Is  (<r  tlie  air.  fish  (if  ilu;  sui, 

al'  iJ;at  pass  throi'trb  tie  same. 
PRiw  excellent  in  all  the  earth, 
Lord,  our  Lord,  is  thy  name  ? 

PSALM  ^, 

1  I.Oi.m,  Thee  I"ll  prais,  \\  ith  all  my  heart, 

tliv  Moi'ders  sdl  proclawn. 

2  In  ttiee,  must  Hiofh,  Dl  gi-eatly  joj, 

ar.d  sipS;  i;nto  thy  name. 

3  Vhcr  back  my  foes'  were  tunfd  they  fell, 

I'iul  iK-risli'd  at  thvsiirht  : 

4  r.!  ilicn  ii^ai'.tain'dstmy  rielitand 

or.  ■.'aoiusat'st.  ji!dfr!ra;rifcht.   [cause; 

5  Ihe  I leathen  thun  i-cbnk<  d  ha^l, 

the  wickedoit  r^hrown  ; 
Thou  bnst  nnt  o' t  ihs  ir  T;:-'ne«,  tliat  thev 


.ud  i-er|)et(;ai 


(     13     ) 

Thou  cities  raz'd,  perish'd  with  iheni 
is  their  meiiioiifii. 

7  God  shall  endure  for  aye ;  he  doth 

for  )iidgment  set  his  throne; 

8  In  riglueoiisiit^ss  to  pidg-f  the  world, 

justice  to  ^iveeaoh  one. 

9  Goil  also  will  a  ref  sge  bs 

for  those  that  are  oppress'd  ; 
A  refui^e  will  ha  be  in  times  • 
of  trouble  to  distress'd. 

10  And  they  that  know  thy  name,  in  thee 

their  coiilidene.e  will  place  : 
For  thou  liast  not  forsakeu  iliem 
that  truly  seek  thy  face. 

11  O  siiijj  ye  praises  to  the  Lord 

that  dwells  in  Sion  hiii, 

And  all  the  nations  aiu.;ag 

hisd'tds  record  ye  still, 

12  V/iien  he  inquireth  after  Wood, 

he  thi-n  rememlKHvth  tlitin  ; 
The  huiiihlefolk  he  not  fjrgets 
that  call  upon  his  na  ne. 

13  Loid,  pity  me;  behoiil  tiie  grief 

which  i  from  foes  sustain  ; 
Ev'n  thou,  whofroiuthe  gates  of  deatU^  ,»^"'^ - 
dost  raisi' me  upagaiii;  -'^^  "S- 

14  That  I,  in  Siou's  daughter's  gates 

may  all  thy  pvaisi  advance ; 
And  that  I  may  rejoice  always 
in  thy  deliverance. 

15  The  HAiih.n:Tfesunkin  the  pit 

wliich  thcj'  the;n,*elves  pre 

And  in  the  net  which  they  " 

ilieir  own  feet  fast  are  su! 


(    14    ) 

16  The  Lord  is  bj'  the  judgni^nt  kno^ij 

which  he  himself  haih  wiou^lu : 

The  sinners'  hands  do  make  the  snarei 

wherewith  themselves  are  caught. 

17  They,  who  are  wicked,  into  hell 

each  one  shall  turnetl  be  ; 
And  all  the  nations  tliat  forget 
to  seek  the  Lord  most  high. 

18  For  they  that  needy  are,  shall  not 

forgotten  be  always  : 
The  expectation  of  the  poor 
siiall  not  be  lost  for  aje. 

19  Arise,  Lord,  let  not  man  prevail ; 

judge  Heathen  in  thy  sight. 

20  That  they  may  know  themselves  but 

the  nations,  Loril,  aft'right.  [men, 

PSALM  10. 

1  WHEREFORE  is  it,  that  theu,  O  Lord, 

dost  stand  from  us  afar  ? 
And  wherefore  hidest  thou  thyself 
when  times  so  troublous  are  ? 

2  The  wicked  in  his  loftiness 

doth  persecute  the  poor : 
In  these  devices  they  have  fram'd 
let  them  be  taken  sure. 

3  The  wicked  of  his  heart's  desire 

doth  talk  with  boasting  great ; 

Heblesseth  him  that's  covetous, 

whom  yt  t  the  Lord  doth  hsite. 

4  The  wicketl,  through  his  pride  efface, 

on  God  he  dot!)  not  call; 
And  in  the  counsels  of  his  heart 
tlit  Lord  is  notat  aU. 


(     15    ) 

5  His  ways  they  always  grievous  are, 

tliy  j'ldgnieiUs  from  his  sight 
Reiiiovcd  are  :  at  allhis  foes 
he  pufftth  with  despite. 

6  Within  liis  heart  he  thus  hath  said, 

I  sliall  not  moved  be ; 
And  no  adversity  at  ali 
Shall  ever  come  to  me. 

7  His  month  with  cursing,  fraud,  deceit,. 

is  fill'd  abundantly ; 
And  underneath  his  tongue  there  is 
mischief  and  vanity. 
3  He  closely  sits  in  villages; 
he  slays  the  innocent: 
Against" the  poor  that  pass  him  by 
his  cruel  eyes  are  bent. 
9  He,  lion-like,  lurks  in  his  den ; 
he  waits  the  poor  to  take ; 
And  when  he  draws  him  in  his  net, 
his  pre)  he  doth  him  make. 
10  Himself  he  humbleth  very  low, 
he  croucheth  dow  n  w  ithal, 
That  so  a  multitude  of  poor 
may  by  his  strong  ones  fall. 
^1  He  thus  liath  said  within  his  heart, 
the  Loi-d  hath  quite  forgot ; 
He  hides  his  countenance,  and  he 
for  ever  sees  it  not. 

12  O  Lord,  do  thou  arise;  O  Gotl, 

lift  up  thine  hand  on  high ; 
Put  not  tlie  weak  afRicied  ones 
out  of  thv  memory. 

13  Why  is  it  that  the  wicked  man 

th«s  doth  the  Loid  despised 


C    ifi   ) 

Because  that  G&d  will  it  require 
he  in  his  heart  denies. 

14  Thou  hast  it  seen  ;  for  their  mischief 

and  spite  thou  wilt  repay  ; 
The  poorcomviiitshiiiiself  to  thee; 
thou  art  the  orpiian's  stay. 

15  The  arm  break  of  ihe  wicketl  man, 

and  of  the  evil  one; 
Do  thou  seek  out  his  wickedness, 
until  thou  findest  iwne. 

16  The  Lonl  is  king  through  ages  all, 

ev"ntoeteri»itv ; 
The  h  atlun  ptOiilefi-omhis  land 
arc  v*  rish'd  utterly. 

17  O  Lord,  of  those  that"  humble  are 

thou  the  desire  didft  hear: 
Thou  wilt  prepare  th.-ir  lu-art,  and  thou 
to  hear  wilt  bend  thine  ear. 
:S  To  judi,'e  tV.e  fatherless,  .and  those 
that  are  oppressed  sore ; 
.4  That  man,  t)i,«  is  b»it  sprung  of  earth. 

mgL  raav  them  oppress  "O  more. 


PSALM  11. 
I  IN  the  Lord  do  put  my  trust ; 

liow  is  it  then  that  ye 
Say  to  Jny  soul,  Flee,  as  »  bird, 

unto  vour  mountain  hisrh? 
For,  lo,"thewickdbend  thcirbow, 

their  shafts  on  strimcthey  fit. 
'I'hat  those  who  xipright  are  in  heait 

they  privih  uiav  hit. 
If  thefoimdalionsbe  destroy'd 

what  hath  the  ritihttous  done? 


(     17     ) 

4  God  in  li!s  holy  temple  is, 

ill  heaven  is  liis  throiii'  : 
His  eyes  do  see,  bis  6}  eli<ls  try 

5  Men's  sons.    The  just  lie  proves : 
But  his  soul  halt  s  tlie  wicked  man, 

and  him  that  vi'lence  lovt  s. 

6  Snm'es,  fire  &  brimstone,  furious  storms 

on  sinners  he  shall  rain  : 
This,  as  the  portion  of  their  cup, 
doth  unto  tlieni  pertain. 

7  Because  the  Lord  most  rij^hteous  doth 

in  ris-hteousness  delight  ; 
And  with  a  pleasant  countenance 
beholdcth  the  upright. 

PSALM  U. 

1  HELP,  Lord,  liecanse  the  godly  maiv 

doth  daily  fade  away. 
And  fioni  among  the'sons  of  mo» 
the  faithful  do  decay. 

2  Unto  his  neighlwur  ev'ry  one 

doth  utter  vanity  ; 
They  with  a  double  heart  do  speak, 
and  lips  of  .'lattery. 

3  God  sliall  cut  off  all  flatt'ringlips, 

tongues  that  speak  proudly  thiis, 

4  We'll  with  our  toti^ue  prevail,  ourlip^S 

are  ours  ;  who's  lord  o'er   us  ? 

5  For  poor  oppress'd,  and  forthesiglis  •• 

of  neefly,  rise  will  I, 
Saith  God",  and  him  in  safety  set 
from  such  as  him  defj-. 

6  The  woitls  of  God  are  words  most  pure; 

they  be  like  silver  try'd 
B 


(    18     ) 

In  earthen  furnace,  seven  time* 
tliat  hath  lieenpunfyd. 

7  Lord,thoushalt  them  preserve  aijd  kee? 

for  ever  from  this  race. 

8  On  each  side  wnlk  the  wicked,  when 

vile  men  are  high  in  place. 

PSALM  13. 

1  HOW  long  wilt  thou  forget  me,  Lord  r 

shall  it  forever  be  ? 
O  how  longr  shall  it  be,  that  thou 
wilt  hide  thy  face  from  me  ? 

2  How  lon!^  take  counsel  in  my  soul, 

still  sad  in  heart,  slial!  I? 
IIov\  long  exalttd  over  me 
shall  be  mute  enemy? 

3  O  L'jrd,  my  God,  consider  well, 

and  answer  io  me  make  ; 
Tiline  t-ycs  enlighten,  lest  the  sleep 
i)i'  dtath  me  overtake. 

4  Lest  that  n^ine  enemy  should  say, 

A^^ainst  him  I  prevail'd  ; 
And  tliosc  that  trouble  me  rejoice, 
wlien  lam  mov'd,  and  ftiil'd. 

5  But  1  have  all  my  confidence 

ihv  mercy  set  upon  ; 
My  I'uai-t  within  me  shall  rejoice 
in  thy  salvation. 
(J  I  \s  ill  unto  the  Lord  my  God 
sing  praises  cheerfully, 
Because  he  hath  his  bounty  shoNV» 
to  me  abundantly. 


(  1»  ) 

PSALM  14.  ♦ 

1  THAT  there  is  not  a  God,  the  fool 

doth  in  his  heart  conclude; 
They  ai  v  corrupt,  their  w  orks  are  vile ; 
not  one  of  theivi  do'tli  good. 

2  Upon  men's  sons  the  Lord  from  heav'n 

did  cast  his  ejes  abroad, 
To  see  if  any  understood, 

and  did  seek  after  God.  • 

3  They  altogether  filtiiy  are, 

thtyall  aside  are  gone  ; 
And  tlune  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
yen,  sure  there  is  Jioi  one. 

4  Tl)ose  workers  of  iniquity 

do  they  not  know  at  all, 
That  they  my  people  vat  as  bread, 
and  on  God  do  not  call  ? 

5  There  fi  ar'd  they  niuch  ;  for  God  is  witk 

the  whole  race  of  tlie  just. 

6  You  sliame  the  counsel  of  the  poor, 

Ix'cause  God  is  his  trust. 

7  Let  IsrM's help  f'oui  Sion  come; 

when  back  the  Lord  shall  bring 
His  captives.  Jacob  shall  rejoice 
and  Israel  slia!.  sing. 

PSA1,M  15. 

1  WITHIN  thy  tabernacle,  IxinJ. 

V.'ho  shall  ab;-iewitl.  thee  .' 
And  inihy  hi^h  and  holy  hilj 
w  ho  shall  a  d  vveller  be  ? 

2  The  man  that  w  alketh  uprightly, 

and  vorketh  righteousness, 
And  as  he  thinketh  in  his  heart, 
so  doth  he  trutli  express. 


(   ao   ) 

■»  J  Who  doth  not  skisdev  with  bis  tonsjur, 
9  Nbi-  tolus  friend  do'tli  bmt; 
Nor  yet  against  his  neighbour  doth 
J         takt  up  an  ill  report. 
r  4  Li  whose  eyes  vile  men  are  despis'd  ; 
but  those  that  God  do  fear 
He  lionoureth  ;  and  cliangoth  not, 
though  to  his  hurt  he  swear. 
5  His  *in  puts  not  to  usmy, 
nor  take  reward  will  he 
Against  the  guiltless.    Who  do'th  thiis 
shall  never  moved  be. 

psal:m  Ifi. 

1  LORD,  keep  me  ;  for  I  trust  in  thee. 

2  To  Ck)d,  tluis  w  as  my  s]ieech, 
Thou  art  \yiy  Lord  ;  ajid  unto  thee 

my  goodness  dot!)  not  reach  : 

3  T(!  saiKison  earth,  to  th'  excellent, 

where  my  delight's  all  plac'd. 

4  T!k  iv  sorrows  shall  be  muitiply'd 

To  other  Gods  that  hasle  : 
Of  tht  ir  drink-offerings  of  blootl 

I  will  no  oif 'ring make ; 
Yea,  neither  1  their  vei7  names 

up  in  my  lips  will  take. 

5  Got!  is  of  mine  inheritance 

and  cup  the  portion ; 

Tlie  lot  tliat  fallen  is  to  me 

thou  dost  maintain  alone. 

i  Unto  me  happily  the  lines 

in  pleasant  places  fell ; 

Ye-a,  the  inheritance  I  gut 

iai  beauty  doth  excei. 


(     21     ; 

~  I  bless  the  Lowl,  because  hedotb 
by  counsi.1  ineiionduct : 
And  in  tile  seasons  oi'  the  night 
my  reins  do  nie  instruct. 
'  3  Before  me  still  the  Lord  I  set  : 
sith  it  is  so  that  he 
Dotli  e-.er  stand  at  n^y  right  liand, 
1  -^hall  not  nioveil  be. 
9  Because  of  tins  my  heart  is  glad, 
and  joy  shall  be  exprest 
Ev'n  by 'my  glory  ;  and  my  fle^h 
in  confidence  shall  rest. 

10  Because  n»y  soul  in  grave  to  dwell 

shall  not  be  left  by  thee  ; 
Nor  wilt  thou  givetliine  Holy  Oiie 
corruption  to  see. 

11  Thou  wilt  me  shew  the  path  of  life  ; 

of  joys  tliei*:  is  full  store 
Before  thy  face;  at  tliy  right  hand 
are  pleasures  evermore. 

PSALM  17. 

1  LORD,  hear  the  right,  attend  ray  cr-i 

unto  my  pray'r  gi\e  heed, 

That  doth  not  in  hypocrisy 

from  feigned  lips  proceed. 

2  And  from  before  thy  presence  fortb 

my  sentence  do  thou  send  : 
Toward  these  things  that  equal  are 
do  itiou  thine  eyes  intend. 

3  Thou  prov'dst  mine  heart,  thou  visit' 

b>  night,  thou  didst  me  tr}',  [me 

Yet  nothing  found  st;  for  that  mymoutfa 
ihall  nut  sin,  purposed  I. 


(    22    ) 

4  As  for  men's  works,  I,  by  the  word 

that  from  tliy  lips  doth  flow, 
Did  me  presei-ve  out  of  the  paths 
wherein  destroyers  go. 

5  Hold  up  my  goings,  Lord,  me  guide 

in  those  thy  paths  divine, 
So  that  my  footsteps  may  not  slide 
out  of  those  ways  of  thine. 

6  I  called  have  oji  thee,  O  God, 

because  thou  wilt  me  hear  ; 
That  thou  may'st  liearken  to  my  siseech, 
to  me  incline  thine  ear. 

7  Thy  wond'rous  lovi)ig kindness  shew, 

thou  that,  by  thy  right  handj 
Sav'st  them  that  trust  in  thee  trom  those 
that  up  against  them  stand. 

8  As  ih'  apple  of  the  eye  me  keep  ; 

In  thy  wings  shade  me  close 

9  From  lewd  oppressors,  compassing 

me  ai-ound,  as  deadly  foes. 

10  In  their  own  fat  they  are  inclos'd  ; 

their  mouth  sp<;aks  loftily. 

11  Our  steps  they  compassM,  and  to  groimd 

down  bowing  set  their  eye. 

12  He  like  unto  a  lion  is 

tluit's  greedy  of  his  prey, 
Or  lion  young,  which,  lurking,  doth 
In  secret  places  stay. 

13  Arise,  and  disappoint  my  foe, 

and  cast  him  down,  O  Loi-d : 
My  soul  save  from  the  wicked  man, 
the  man  which  is  thy  sword, 
rt  From  men,  which  are  thy  hand,  OLerd.. 
Fiom  worlJly  nien  me  save, 


(    23    ) 

W«ch  only  in  this  present  life 

their  part  and  portion  have  : 
Whose  b.'llv  with  thy  treasure  hid 

thou  fill'st;  th.y  children  have 
In  plenty  ;  of  tlieiv  goods  the  rest 

they  to  their  children  leave. 
15  But  as  ibr  nie,  I  thine  own  face 

inrighteoti^sness  will  see; 
And  with  tli*  likeness,  when  I  wake, 

Isatisfy'dshallbe. 

PSALM  18. 

1  THEE  will  I  love,  O  Lord,  my  stvengtb 

2  My  fortress  is  the  Lord, 

My  rock,  and  he  that  dotli  to  me 

deliverance  affonl  : 
My  God,  my  strength,  whom  I  will  trd^t, 

a  buckler  unto  me, 
Ihe  horn  of  my  salvation, 

and  ray  high  tow'r  is  he.  j 

5  Upon  tlie  Lord,  who  worthy  is 

of  praises,  will  I  cry  ; 
And  then  shall  I  preser^ed  be 

safe  from  mine  enemy. 
4  Flootls  of  ill  men  aftriglitetl  me, 

death's  pangs  about  me  went ; 
$  Hell's  sorrows  me  enviroiied  ; 

death's  snares  did  me  ]>revent. 

6  In  my  distress  I  callM  on  God, 

cij  to  my  God  did  I  : 
He  from  liis  lemple  heard  my  voice, 
to  his  ears  came  my  cry. 

7  Til'  earth,  as  affrighted,  then  did  shake, 

trembling  upon  it  seii'd  : 


(  24  ; 

llie  hills' foundations  moved  were, 
Ijecause  be  wasdispl.  as'd. 

8  Ujjfroiii  his  nostrils  came  a  smoke, 

and  from  his  mouth  there  cunie 
.Devouring  fire,  and  coals  by  it 
vere  turned  into  Hame. 

9  He  also  bo>ved  down  the  heav'ns, 

aiuKheiice  lie  did  descend  ; 
And  tliickest  clouds  of  darkness  did 
under  his  feet  attend. 

10  And  he  upon  a  chernb  lode, 

and  therivn  he  did  fi)- ; 
,     Yea,  on  the  swift  wings  of  the  wind 
his  Hi.i<ht  wasirom  on  high. 

1 1  He  darkness  made  his  secret  place  ; 

about  him,  for  his  tent, 
Dark  ^\atl•rs  were,  and  tliickest  clouds 

of  th'  airy  firmaniunt. 
J  And  at  the  brightness  of  that  light, 

wltieli  wasbiforehis  eye. 
His  thick  clouds  pass'd  away,  hailstones 

and  coals  of  fire  did  H>-. 

13  The  Lord  God  also  in  the  heav'as 

did  thunder  in  his  ire  ; 
And  there  the  Highest  gave  his  voice, 
hailstones  and  coals  of  fire. 

14  Yea,  he  his  arrows  sent  abroad, 

and  theui  he  scattered  ; 
His  lightnings  also  he  shot  out, 
and  themdiscointitc>d. 

15  The  waters"^ channels  then  were  seta, 
tlie  w  orld's  foundatiojis  vast 

At  thy  rebuke  discovered  were, 
and  at  thy  nostiirs  blast. 


I 


C    25    ) 

18  And  from  above  the  Lord  sent  down, 
and  took  nie  from  below  ; 
From  many  waters  lie  me  drew, 
wiiich  would  me  overflow. 

17  He  me  reliev'd  from  my  strong  foes, 

and  such  as  did  me  hate  : 
Because  he  saw  that  they  for  me 
too  strong  were,  and  too  great. 

18  They  me  prevented  iu  the  day 

of  my  calamity ; 
But  even  then  the  Lord  himself 
a  stay  was  unto  me. 

19  He  to  a  place  where  liberty 

and  room  was,  hath  me  brouglit ; 
Because  he  took  delight  in  me, 
he  my  deliv'rance  wrought. 

20  According  to  my  righteousness 

he  did  me  recompense. 
He  me  repaid  according  to 
my  hands'  pure  innocence. 

21  For  1  God'fwa}  s  kept,  from  my  God 

did  not  turn  wickedly, 

22  His  judgments  were  before  me,  I 

his  laws  put  not  from  me. 

23  Sincere  before  him  was  my  heart, 

with  him  upright  was  I : 
And  watchfully  I  kept  myself 
from  mine  iniquit)-. 

24  After  my  righteousness  the  Lord 

hath  recompensed  me. 
After  the  cleanness  of  my  hands 
appearing  in  his  eye. 

25  Thou  gracious  to  the^cious  ait, 

xo  upright  men  upr^Iu : 


(    26    ) 

26  Pure  to  the  piive,  frowartl  tlioft  kyOi'st 

unto  the  frouard  wight. 

27  For  rho'i  wilt  the  afflicted  save 

in  grief  that   low  do  lie  : 
But  wiit  bring  down  the  countenance 
of  them  whose  looks  are  high. 

28  The  Lord  will  light  niy  car.dle  aO, 

that  it  shall  sliine  full  hright  ; 
The  Lord  my  Gwl  \\  ill  also  make 
my  darkness  to  be  hght. 

29  By  thee  through  troops  of  men  I  break, 

and  them  discomfit  all  ; 
And,  by  my  God  assisting  me, 
I  overleap  a  wall. 

30  As  for  Got!,  [>erfeet  Is  his  way  ; 

the  Lord  his  word  is  ti-j'd  ; 
He  is  a  buckler  to  all  tliose 
I  who  do  in  Iiim  confide  : 

K  31  Who  but  the  Lord  is  Gfxl?  but  he 
«•?  who  is  a  rock  and  staj-  ? 

f^^S2  'Tis  God  that  girdeth  ine  with  strength, 
jv  ■  and  perfect  makes  my  way. 

~    33  He  made  my  feet  swift  as  the  hinds', 
set  me  on  my  high  places. 
34  jMineh;\nds  to  war  he  taught,  mine  arms 
break  bows  of  steel  in  pieces. 
5  The  shield  of  thy  salviniou 
thou  didst  0)1  me  bestow  ; 
Thy  riglit  hand  held  mc  up,  and  great 
tliy  kindntss  made  me  grow. 
36  And  in  my  way  my  steps  thou  hast 
enlaigcd  imderme, 
That  I  go  sa<jiy,  and  my  feet 
aic  kept  ffOm  sliUiug  free. 


(     27    ) 

S7  Mine  en'mies  I  pursued  have,' 
and  did  them  overtake ; 
Nor  did  I  turn  again  tiil  I 
an  end  of  them  did  make. 
38  I  wounded  them,  they  could  not  rise; 
they  at  my  feet  did  fall. 
Thou  girded'st  me  with  strength  for  war; 
my  foes  thou  brought'st  down  all. 

40  And  thou  hast  giv'n  to  me  the  necks 

of  all  mine  enemies ; 
That  I  might  them  destroy  and  slay, 
who  did  ag-ainst  me  rise. 

41  They  cried  out,  but  there  was  none 

that  would  or  could  them  save  ; 
Yea,  they  did  C17  unto  the  Lord, 
but  he  no  answer  gave. 

42  Then  did  I  beat  them  small  as  dust 

before  the  wind  that  flies ; 
And  I  did  cast  them  out  like  dirt  ; 
upon  the  street  that  lies. 

43  Thou  mad'st  me  free  from  people's  strife 

and  Heathen's  head  to  be  : 
A  people  whom  I  liave  not  known 
shall  service  do  to  me. 

44  At  hearing  they  shall  me  obey, 

to  me  they  shall  submit. 

45  Strangers  for  fear  shall  fade  away, 

who  in  close  places  sit. 

46  God  lives,  bless'd  be  my  rock  ;  the  God 

of  my  health  praised  be. 

47  God  doth  avenge  me,  and  subdues 

the  peoi)le  under  me. 

48  He  sa\es  me  trom  mine  enemies  : 

J  «a,  thou  bast  lifted  mc  ^ 


(     28     ) 

Above  ray  foes ;  and  froni  themas 
of  \  rlence  stt  nie  fri'e. 
49  TlKvtfim  to  tike  will  I  pive  thank^ 
llie  Heathen  folk  anjoi'g ; 
And  to  thy  name,  O  Loitl,"l  will 
sing  praises  in  a  song. 
.50  He  yreat  deliv'nnice  gives  l)is  kiuj  ; 
he  niercj'  doth  extend 
To  David,  liis  anointe«l  one, 
and  bis  seed  without  end. 

PSALM  19. 

1  THEheax'ns   God's  glory  do  declare : 

tJie  skies  his  hand-works  preach: 

2  Day  utters  speech  today,  and  night 

to  night  doth  knowledge  teach. 

3  There  is  no  speech  iiur  tongue,  to  which 

their  voice  doth  not  extend  : 

4  Their  line  is  gone  through  all  the  earthy 

their  words  to  the  world's  end. 
,     In  them  he  set  the  sun  a  tent: 

5  Wlio,  bridegrooni-like,  forth  goes 
Froni's  chamber,  as  a  strong  man  doth 

to  run  his  race  rejoice. 
From  heav "n's  end  is  hisgoing  forth, 

circling  to  th'end  again: 

nd  there  is  nothing  from  his  heat 

that  hidden  doth  remain. 
TGihI's  law  is  perfect,  and  converts 

the  sold  in  sin  thaUies: 
God's  testimony  is  most  sure, 

and  makes  the  simple  wise. 
The  statutes  of  the  Lord  ait;  right, 

iiud  ilo  rejoice  the  heart :, 


C     20     ) 

The  l.oril's  comiTMiid  is  pure,  and  doth 

light  to  tlieeyj.s  imp.irt. 
9  Unspotted  is  the  feav  of  Gml, 

and  doth  endure  forever : 
The  judgements  of  the  I«rd  are  true 

and  righteous  aitoRtther. 

10  The\'  more  tlmn  afold,  yea,  much  fine  gold, 

to  be  desired  are : 
Than  honey,  honey  from  the  comb 
that  dropjieth  sweeter  far. 

11  iviqreover,  tliey  thy  servant  warn 

how  ht  his  life  should  frame  ; 
A  >?reat  rew  ard  provided  is 
for  them  that  ^ei>  the  same. 

12  Wlio  can  his  errors  understand  ? 

0  cleanse  tfiou  me  witJiin 

15  From  secret  faults.    Thy  servant  keep 
from  all  presuoiptuous  sin  : 
And  do  not  suifer  them  to  have 

dominion  over  me  : 
Then,  righteous  aiid  innocent, 

1  from  niiich  sin  shall  be. 

14  The  words  which  from  my  mouth  pro- 
the  thous;htssent  from  my  heart,  [ceed, 
Accept,  O  Lord,  for  thou  my  strength 
and  my  Redeemer  art. 

PSXlM  20. 

1  JEHOVAH  htor  thee  in  the  day 

when  trouble  he  doth  send  : 
And  let  the  name  of  Jacob's  God 
thee  from  all  ill  defend. 

2  O  let  him  help  send  from  above, 

©ut  of  his  sanctviary  : 


(    30    ) 

Ff  om  Sion,  his  own  holy  hill, 
let  him  give  streiigth  to  thee.. 

3  Let  l))m  remember  all  thy  gifts, 

accc  pt  thy  sacrifice ; 

4  Grant  thee  tliine  heart's  wish,  amlfulGl 

thy  thonghts  and  counsel  wise. 

5  In  thy  salvation  we  will  joy  ; 

in  om"  God's  name  we  w'ill 
Display  onr  banners :  and  the  Lord 
tiiy  prajers  nil  fulfil. 

6  Now  know  I,  G(k1  his  king  doth  save : 

he  from  his  holy  heav'n 
Will  hear  him,  with  the  saving  strength 
by  his  own  right  lifnd  giv'n. 

7  In  cliariots  some  pnt  confidence, 

some  horses  trust  upon  : 
But  we  remember  will  the  name 
of  our  Lord  God  alone. 

8  We  rise,  and  upright  stand,  when  they 

are  bowed  down  and  fall. 

9  Deliver,  Lord ;  and  let  the  Iving 

us  hear,  when  we  do  call. 


i 


PSALM  21. 
THE  king  in  thy  great  stiength,  O  Loi\l, 

shall  vei7  joyful  lie  : 
In  thy  salvation  rejoice 

how  vth'mently  shall  he ! 
Thou  hast  bestowed  upon  him 

all  that  his  heart  would  haxe. 
And  thou  from  him  didst  not  withhold 

whate'er  his  lips  did  crave. 
For  thou  with  blessings  him  prevent'st 

«f  goodness  manifold : 


(  SI  ) 

And  thou  hast  set  upon  liis  head 
a  crown  of  piu-est  gold. 

4  \Vhi>n  hedfiired  lift'of  thee, 

thou  life  to  him  didst  gi\e; 
Ev'n  such  a  ler.gth  of  days,  tliat  he 
for  evermore  shonld  live. 

5  In  that  salvation  -wrought  by  thee 

l»is  glory  is  made  gi-eat-, 
Honour  and  comely  majesty 

Thou  hast  upon  him  set. 
€  Bfccanse  tliat  tliou  for  evermore 

most  blessed  hast  him  made ; 
And  tlion  hast  with  ihy  countenaHCe 

made  him  ej«eedinp;  glad  : 

7  Because  the  ki:ig  upon  the  Lord 

his  confidence  doth  lay  ; 
And  tluo"ieh  the  grace  of  tlie  Most  High 
shall  not  be  mo\'d  away. 

8  Thine  hand  shall  all  those  men  find  out 

tliat  eii'miesare  to  lliee  ; 
E'en  thy  right  liand  shall  find  out  those 
of  tlite  that  haters  be. 

9  Like  fien-  o^  'n  tliou  shalt  them  make, 

v.hen  kindled  is  thine  ire ; 
God  shall  them  swallow  iu  hiswTath, 
devot'r  them  shall  tlie  fire. 

10  Their  fruit  from  earth  thou  shalt  destroy, 

their  seed  men  from  among. 

11  For  they  beyond  their  might  'gainst  tljee 

did  plot  miscluef  and  wrong. 
12Thou  therefore  shalt  make  them  turn  back, 
when  thou  tliy  shafts  shall  place 
Upou  thy  strings  made  ready  all 
to  fly  against  tlieir  face. 


(    32    ) 

i3  In  thy  great  pow'r  and  strengtli,  O  Lord 
bt'tltou  exalted  hin^h  ; 
So  shall  we  sing  with  joyful  hearts, 
tliy  power  praise  sIkiU  we. 

PSALM  22. 
l■<^[y  Oo(l,  my  Gotl,  why  iiastthou  me 
<oi-8akeii?  why  solar 
Art  thoii  from  helping  me,  and  from 
my  w  onls  timt  roarinj;  are  ? 

2  A]\  (lay,  mj-  God,  to  thee  I  cry, 

yc  t  am  not  hfard  by  thee ; 
And  in  the  season  of  the  night 
I  cannot  silent  he.  :^ 

3  Rut  thou  art  holy,  thou  that  dost 

inhabit  Isr'ei's  prsiise. 

4  Our  fatiier's  hop'J  in  ♦hee,  they  hopM, 

and  thou  didst  them  release." 

5  When  unto  thee  they  sent  their  cry, 

to  them  deliv'rance  came : 
Because  tlis  y  put  their  trust  in  thee 
the)  were  not  p'lt  to  shame. 

6  But  as  for  mi',  a  worm  I  am, 

and  as  no  man  am  pri/.'d : 
Reproach  of  men  I  am,  and  by 
the  people  am  despis'd. 

7  All  that  nie  see  laugii  me  to  scorn : 

shoot  out  the  lip  do  they ; 
Th>-y  n(Ml  and  shake  their  heads  at  me, 
and,  mockine',  thus  do  say, 
3  This  man  did  trust  in  CioX.  that  he 
would  free  him  by  his  might: 
Let  him  deliver  him,  sith  he 
bad  in  hiip  such  delight. 


.      {    53    ) 

9  But  thou  art  he  out  of  the  womb 
tluit  didst  nicsafrly  takf  ; 
AVht'ii  1  was  on  iny  moth  r's  breasts 
tiioi!  tiie  to hopedidst nialie. 

10  Auil  I  was  ca'.t  upon  thy  care 

g'v'n  from  the  womb  till  now  ; 
And  from  mv  mother's b.-ily,  Loitl, 
ni\-  God  aiid  <riiide  art  t)iou. 

11  Be  iiot  far  oft',  lor  g:rief  is  near, 

and  none  to  help  is  bund. 

12  Bulls  many  compass  me,  strong  bulls 

o.   Rashan  me  surround. 

13  Tlieir  mouths  they  open  wide  on  me, 

upon  me  gape  did  they, 
Like  to  a  lion  ravening, 
and  roarin<j  for  his  prey. 

14  Like  water  I'm  jmur'd  out,  my  bones 

all  out  of  joint  do  part ; 
Amidst  my  bowels,  as  the  wax 
so  nieltini:;  is  my  heart. 

15  :\1)  stren^sh  is  lik^"  a  i)otsherd  dry'd  : 

ray  tongue  it  cleaveth  fast 

Unto  nn  jaws,  and  to  the  di;?t 

of  dtiith  thou  brouG;ht  rne  hast. 

I'i  For  dogs  have  compassed  me  about; 

the  wicked,  that  did  njeet 

In  their  assembly,  meenclo^'d  ; 

they  piere'd  niy  hands  and  feet. 

17  I  all  niy  iioues  nraVr  U  :  tt\,ey  do 

ui>on  me  look  and  stare. 

18  Upon  my  vestiuv  lots  they  cast, 

and  clotii'saniiing  them  shara 

19  But  be  not  for,  O  Lord,  my  strengih; 

haste  to  give  help  to  nie. 

G 


%:  •  ^  34  ) 

-     20  From  sword  my  soni,  from  po^\ "r  of  ilogs 
iTiy  darling  set  thou  free. 

21  Out  of  thpronring  lion's  nmiith 

«Io  ihou  iiif  shi(  Id  and  save  ; 
For  froMi  tl)e  hoins  of  unicorns 
an  ear  to  nie  thoti  gave. 

22  T  willsliew  forth  thy  name  mito 

those  that  my  brethren  are; 
Amidst  tJie  eonp-ogaticn 
thy  praise  I  will  declare. 

23  Prtiise  ye  the  Lord,  who  do  him  fiar ; 

him  ^iorify, all  je 
The  sctx!  of  Jacob ;  ftr.r  him  all 
that  IsrVi's  children  be. 

24  For  he  d.spis'd  not,  nor  abhorr'd 

til"  aftlictiHl's  misery ; 
Kor  from  him  hid  his  fuce,  but  heard 
whin  lie  to  him  did  en-. 

25  AVithin  the  congregation'  great 

my  praise  shall  be  of  thre ; 
>?y  vows  before  them  that  him  fenr 

liall  be  perform "(1  h\  me. 
The  nieek  shall  eat,  aiid  shall  be  fiU'd  ; 

they  also  jmiise  shall  give 
Unto  tlie  I.oid  tliat  do  him  seek  : 

yonr  heart  shall  ever  live. 
27  All  ends  of  th'  earth  rememljer  shall 

and  tnrn  theLowI  unto; 
All  kiidrtjtlsof  the  nations 

to  ii'iin  ^all  hon-iflge  do  : 
2R  P.;  canst-  the  kingdoia  to  the  Lord 

doih  appertain  as  his ; 
I  iUewise  among  the  nations 

the  goveriiof  ke  is. 


I 


(     35     ) 

2:>  Earlli's  fat  ones  eat,  and  worship  shall  ■ 
all  who  to  d'.ist  descend 
Shall  1k)w  to  iiim  ;  none  of  tliein  can 
his  soul  from  death  defend. 

30  A  seed  sliall  sevvice  do  toliiin  ; 

unto  the  Lord  it  shall 
Ee  foi-  a  trencration 
I'eckon'd  in  ajjcs  all. 

31  n.ey  shall  come,  and  they  shall  declare 

his  tnuh  and  righteousness 
Ujuoa  people  vet  unborn, 


people  Vi 
that  he  h: 


and  that  he  hath  done  this. 

PSAOI  23. 

1  The  Lord's  my  shepherd,  I'll  not  wanf, 

2  He  makes  nie  dow  n  to  lie 
In  pastures  gr&n ;  he  leadeth  me 

the  qiiitt  waters  by. 

3  My  soul  he  doth  i-est'ore  a.saisi ; 

and  me  to  av^iIU  doth  make 
Witliin  tlie  paths  of  rigliteousness, 
ev'i)  for  his  own  name's  s:ike. 

4  Yea,  though  I  walk  in  death's  dark  vale,     * 

yet  wili  I  fear  none  ill : 
Fur  thou  art  with  me ;  and  thy  rod 

and  start" me  comfort  still. 
f>  My  table  tliou  liast  furnished 

in  presence  of  my  foes : 
My  head  thoti  dost  with  oil  anointj 

and  my  cup  overflows, 
f)  Goodness  and  mercy  all  my  life 

shall  surely  follow  me  : 
And  in  Gal's  house  for  evermore 

iny  dwelling-place  shall  be. 


(    36    ) 

PSAI-M  24. 

1  THE  earth  lit- loncjs  unto  the  Loiil, 

and  r.ll  ihtit  it  cofttains^* 
Tl:e  WDiUl  that  isinliabitwl 
aiidail  that  there  rmiaiiis. 

2  For  the  fouiulaiioiis  tliereof 

lie  on, the  seas  dkl  lay  ; 
And  he  hath  it  estahlishetl 

upon  the  fiocxls  to  stay. 
5  "Who  is  the  man  thr;t  shall  ascend  " 

into  th.-^  hillof  Go;l? 
Or  who  within  his  holy  place 

shall  ha\!-  a  firm  abode? 

4  V/lios.'  hands  are  clean,  whose  heai1  is 

and  inito  vasitv  [pui'C, 

■\V!>o  liisth  not  lifted  up  his  soul, 
nor  sworn  dtditfuliy  ? 

5  He  froni  th"  Eternal  shall  receive 

the  ble^sincf  him  npoii. 
And  righteousness,  ev'nfrom  the  God 
of  his  salvation. 

6  This  is  the  generation 

that  aft(  r  him  inrpiire, 
O  Jacob,  who  do  seek  tli\  face 
with  their  vholeht  art's  desire. 

7  Ye  gates,  lift  up  your  heads  on  high, 

ye  doors  that  last  for  aye. 
Be  llfti-d  np,  that  so  the  King 
of  glory  enter  nia> . 

8  But  whoof  g:!ory  is' the  king? 

The  miiphty  Lord  i-,  this ; 
Ev'n  that  same  Lord,  that  great  in  might 
and  strons?  in  b;ittleis. 

9  \c  gates,  lift  up  your  head  :  ye  doors, 

doors  that  do  last  for  aye, 


(     37    ) 

Be  lift<  d  up,  that  so  tl.e  King 
ofi;loi-yutt<.v  may. 
10  Eiit  \\tio"islie  th;it  is  the  Kiiig 
of  gloiy?  who  is  ihis? 
The  Loitl  of  hosts,  and  none  but  be 
the  King  of  gloi)  is. 

PSALM  25. 
1   TO  thee  I  lift  niy  son!  : 
;      O  Lord,  I  trust  in  thee  : 
Mj  God,  let  nit  not  be  asbam'd, 
nor  fsjcs  tiiunipltoVr  me. 
"  Let  none  tliat  wail  on  thee 
be  put  to  shame  at  all ; 
Bui  llioic  that  without  cause  transgress, 
lei  shame  ujjon  thrtn  fall. 

4  Shew  nie  thy  ways,  O  Lord ; 

thy  paths,  O  teach  ihou  me: 

5  And  do  ttiou  lead  me  in  thy  truth, 

therein  niyteachtr  be; 
For  thou  art  God  that  dost 

lo  me  saha;io!i  send, 
And  I  upon  tin  *--  all  the  day 

( xpeciiiig:  du  attend. 

6  1  h>  tejid(  r  niercie-j.  Lord, 

I  pray  thee  to  renien.ber, 
And  loviiig-kindnesses;  for  they 
have  bi » n  ot  old  for  evt  r. 

7  jNIy  -ill-;  and  faults  of" youth 

do  tliou,  O  Lord,  forget: 
After  thy  nitrc\  think  on  me, 
and  for  thy  ^rcodness  great. 
8  God  good  and  upright  is: 
liie  way  he'll  iinners  shj^v'. 


(     33     ) 

9  The  meek  in  indgment  he  %\  ill  guUle^ 
ar.d  make  liis^^ath  to  know. 

10  Till  whole  paths  of  the  Loixl 

are  truth  and  mercj-  sure, 
I'o  those  that  do  his  cov'uant  keep, 
and  testimonies  pure. 

11  JCow.  for  thine  own  name's  sake, 

O  Lord,  I  thte  entreat 
To  pardon  mine  iniquity  ; 
for  it  is  very  great. 

12  WJiat  man  is  he  that  fears 

the  Lord,  and  doth  him  serve? 
Him  shall  he  teach  the  way  that  he 
shiiUeliooseand  still  observe. 

13  His  soul  shall  dwell  at  ease  ; 

niid  liis  posterity 
Sliall  flourish  still,  and  of  the  earth 

inheritors  sliallhe. 
1  i  "With  those  that  feav  him  is 

the  secret  of  the  I^rd, 
The  knowleprde  of  his  covenant 

he  w  ill  to  them  affoixl. 
IS  Mine  eyes  npon  tlie  Lord 

continuallvare  set; 
For  he  it  is  tliat  sliall  hring  funh 

my  feel.outoflhe  net. 
IG  Turn  unto  me  thy  face, 

and  to  me  mercy  show  ; 
Because  that  lam  desolate, 

and  am  brouprht  vt  ry  low. 

17  My  heart's  grieis  are  increas'd: 

me  from  distress  relieve. 

18  See  mine  afilietion  and  my  p.uu, 

yhd  all  n»y  sins  fori-i'.e. 


19  Consider  ihou  my  foes, 
because  they  liiany  are  ; 
And  it  a  cruel  hatred  is 
wliich  they  against  me  bear. 
20.,O  do  thou  kei'p  my  soul, 
do  thou  deliver  me : 
And  let  me  never  be  asham'd, 
because  I  trust  in  thee. 

21  Let  uprightness  and  truth 

keep  me,  who  thee  attend. 

22  Redemption,  Loi-d,  to  Israel, 

irom  all  his  troubles  seud. 

Anof'ner  of  the  same. 

1  TO  thee  I  lift  my  soul,  O  Lord  . 

2  My  God,  I  trust  in  thee : 
Let  rae  not  be  ashamed ;  let  not 

my  foes  triumph  o'er  me. 

3  Yea.' let  thou  none  ashamed  be 

that  do  on  thee  attend  : 
Ashamed  let  them  be,  O  Lord, 
Mho  without  cause  offend  : 

4  Thy  ways.  Lord,  shew ;  teach  me  tbr 

5  Laad  ine  in  truth,  teach  me :      [p J  ths 
For  of  my  safety  thou  art  God ; 

all  day  I  wait  on  thee. 
-6  Thy  mercies,  tliat  most  tender  are, 
do  thou,  O  Lord,  reuiernber, 
An^  loviug'kindnesses ;  for  they 
ha^  e  beea  of  old  for  ever. 
7  Let  not  the  errors  ot  my  youth 
nor  sins  reaiember'd  be  : 
In  Tiia'cy,  for  thy  goodness"  s^'stj 
O  LorJj  remeciber  kjco 


(     40     ) 

15  The  Lrvd  is  good  ami  gracionsj 
he  uprighi  IS  also; 
He  ilierttbif  siniKi-'s  will  iDstrnct 
ii .  ways  that  they  should  p;o. 
y  Theinetk  and  lowly  hu  will  guide 
in  judgment  iust  ahvay: 
Tht  nieek  ai;d  poor  afllicttd  ones 
hc'Jl  ckarly  toaih  his  Nvay. 

10  Ihe  wliok'  paths  o  the  Ij.id our  Got! 

are  ti'iilh  and  lueicy  sure, 
To  such  as  keep  Ins  eovciiant, 
and  tesiinioniei  puie. 

1 1  Nov. ,  tor  tiiine  owm  name's  sake,  O  Lord, 

1  humbly  thee  entreat 
To  pardoii'niinc  ini;niity ; 
tor  it  is  very  g-rtat. 

12  Wliat  man  f^ars  God  ?  him  shall  he  teach 

iheuav  that  lie  shall  chos^;-. 

13  Ilis  soul  shall  dwt  11  at  tase ;  his  seed 

the  earth,  as  heirs,  shall  use. 

14  The  secret  o' the  Lord  is  with 

such  as  do  fear  his  name : 
And  he  his  holy  covenant 
will  manifest  to  them. 
2  5  Towards  the  Lord  my  waiting  eyes 
coniinuallv  are  set ; 
I\>r  he  itis  tliat  sliall  bring  forth 
my  feet  out  of  the  net. 
,  o  turn  thou  unto  me,  O  God 

have  mercy  me  upon  ;  • 

Because  I  soiitai  y  am, 
and  in  affliction. 
:  ):nlarg"d  the  griefs  ai-e  ofininehe^.vt: 
me  fi-om  distress  relieve. 


(     41     ) 

18  Soe  mine  afRUtionand  my  pain, 

ar.<\  u\\  my  siusibigive. 
1©  CoiiMikr  tliuii  mi.iL-  t-iitniies, 
bt  cause  tiiey  many  are  ; 
Anil  it  ii  cruel  iiatitd  is 
\\liiv.h  il.ty  against  me  bear. 
20  O'tio  tiion  kt-eji  n.y  soul  ;  O  God, 
do  thou  deliver  n:t  : 
Let  me  not  be  asl;aa."d  ;  fur  I 
do  put  my  trust  in  tlur. 
2k  O  let  integrity  and  truth 

keep  me,  who  thee  attend. 

22  Rcdeuiption,  Lord,  to  Israel, 

from  aii  bis  troubksseud. 

PSALM  26. 

1  JUDGE  me,  O  Lord,  ibr  I  have  walk'd 

in  mine  int(  grity  ; 
I  trusttd  also  in  the  Lord  ; 
slide  therefore  shall  not  I. 

2  Exaniine  me,  and  do  me  prove  ; 

try  lit  art  and  r-fins,  O  God  : 

3  Fortiiy  love  is  before  u.ine  eyes, 

thy  truth's  paths  I  In.ve  trode. 

4  \Viib  persons  vain  I  have  not  sat, 

nor  witii dissemblers  ?oi-.e. 

5  Th'  assembly  of  ill  mm  1  hate  ; 

to  sit  with  sucli  Isiuin. 

6  Mine  hands  in  innocence,  O  Lord, 

riVwasli  and  pur-fy  ; 
So  to  thine  holy  altar  go, 
and  compass  it  w ill  1 ; 

7  That  1,  with  voice  of  thanksgiving, 

may  publisli  and  declare, 


(     42     ) 

And  tell  of  all  thy  mighty  work^j 
that  great  and  vvond'rous  are. 
S  The  habitation  of  thy  liouse, 
Lord,  I  ha\e  loved  well ; 
Yea,  in  that  place  I  do  delight 
where  doth  thiue  iionour  dwell. 
9  With  sinners  gather  not  my  soul, 
and  such  as  blood  would  spill  : 

10  Whose   hands  mischievous  plots,    ri^^ht 

corrupting  bribes  do  fill.  [liand 

11  But  as  for  me,  I  will  walk  on 

in  mine  integrity  : 
Do  thou  redeem  me,  and,  O  Lord, 
be  merciful  to  me. 
i2  TnIv  foot  upon  an  even  place 

tlotli  stand  with  steadfasuiess ; 
"\VithiTi  the  congregations 
th'  Eienial  I  will  bless. 

PSALM  27. 

1  THE  Lord's  my  light  and  savinfj  hcallb, 

who  shall  make  nje  dismaj  "d  ? 
My  life's  strength  is  the  Lord,   of  whom 
then  shall  I  be  afraid  ? 

2  When  as  mine  enemies  and  foes, 

IL       niost  wicked  persous  all, 
B  To  eat  my  fiesh  against  me  rose, 
■      they  stnmbleti  and  did  fall. 
p  Against  me  though  an  host  encamp,^ 
'        my  heart  yet  fearless  is  ; 
Though  war  ugaiJist  me  rise,  I  will 
P      be  confident  in  this. 
4  One  tiling  I  of  the  Loi-d  desii'd, 
-■-"•- 


C    43     j 

That  all  days  of  my  life  I  may 

within  God's  house   remain  ; 
That  I  the  beauty  of  the  Lord 

behold  may  and  admire, 
And  tliat  I  iii  his  holy  place 

raaj'  rev'ivntly  iiiqiiire. 

5  For  lit  in  his  pavilion  shall 

me  hide  in  evil  days  ; 
In  seci-et.of  his  tent  me  hide, 
and  on  a  roek  me  raise- 

6  And  now,  ev'n  at  this' present  time 

mine  head  shall  lifted  be- 
Above  all  those  that  are  my  foes, 

and  vound^ncoini>ass  me. 
Therefore  unto  his  tabernacle 

ni  sacrifices  brine: 
Of  joyfuhiess ;  I'll  sinsr,  yea,  I 

to  God  will  praises  sing. 

7  O  Lortl,  give  ear  unto  my  voice, 

when  I  do  cry  to  thee  ; 

"Upon  me  also  mei-cy  have, 

and  do  thou  answer  me. 

8  When  thou  didst  say,  seek  ye  my  face,J 

then  unto  thee  reply 
Thus  did  mv  heart,  Above  all  things, 
thy  face,'Loid,  seek  will  I. 

9  Far  from  me  hide  not  thou  thy  face ; 

put  not  away  from  thee 
Thy  servant  in  thy  wrath:  thou  hast 

an  helper  been  to  me. 
O  God  of  my  salvation, 
leave  me  not,  nor  ibrsake  .• 
10  Tho'  me  my  parents   both  should  leave, 
the  Loid  will  lue  up  tiike. 


(     44     } 

11  O  Loid,  instinct  me  in  thy  way, 

to  nie  a  leadei*  be 
In  a  {:.lain  path,  becanse  of  those 
that  haywl  bear  to  me 

12  Give  me  not  to  mine  tn'mies'  ^^ill ; 

ibr\\itnesstsfh:it  lie 
Against  me  risen  are,  and  snch 
as  brt  athe  out  criielty. 

13  I  faiiittd  had,  miless  that  I 

belitvedliad  to  see 
The  Lord's  own  goodness  in  the  laud, 
of  them  that  liNiri};;  be. 

14  \\'ait  on  the  Lord,  and  be  thou  strong 

and  he  shall  strengili  aftind 
Unto  tliine  Im  art  :  yea,  do  thou  uait, 
I  say  5  upon  the  Lord. 

PSALM  28. 
1  TO  theel'il  cry,  O  Lord,  nij-  rock ; 
%-.■  hold  not  lily  ptace  to  nie  ; 

-  Lest  like  those  liiat  to  pit  descend, 

1  by  thy  silence  be. 
\>         2  The  voice  hear  of  my  humble  pray  is, 
"  when  unio  thee  I  crj  ; 

^  •  "When  to  tliine  holy  oracle 

Vi  ^  I  lilt  niineltandsonhigh. 

'^c  3  Miih  ill  men  draw  me  not  away, 
svt  <         ^^'^^  work  iniumty; 
i^.  ;      That  speak  peace  to'  their  friends,  while 
,];;■'■  their  hearts  doth  mischief  lie.  [in 

>  -       4  Givethein  according  to  their  deeds 
and  ills  entleavoiuwl  ; 
And  as  ilieir  liitiidx-works  deserve, 
to  llitm  be  rendmd. 


C    45     ) 

Goil  slmll  not  build,  but  them  destroy, 

wlio  would  not  undi  rstantl 
Tlif  Lin-d's  own  works,  nor  did  regard 

the  doiii?  of  his  hand. 
f>  For  ever  bltssetl  be  the  Lord, 

for  e;racioiisly  lie  lieard 
The  voice  of  my  petitions, 

and  pray Vs  did  regard, 
'i'he  Lord's  niv  strength  aud  shield  ;  my 

upon  him  dill  rely;  [heart 

And  I  am  helptxl  :  hence  my  heart 

doth  joy  e.xceedin2;ly, 
And  with'  my  song;  I  w  ill  him  praise  ; 

Their  strength  is  God  alone  ; 
He  also  is  the  savins^  strens^th 

of  his  anointed  one. 
9  O  thine  own  people  do  thou  save, 

bless  thine  inheritance ; 
Them  also  do  thoii  feed,  and  them 

lor  evermore  advance. 

PSAL^I  2Q. 

1  GIVE  ye  unto  the  Loitl,  ye  sons 

that  of  the  mighty  be, 
All  strengtli  and  glory  to  the  Lord 
w  ith  clioerfuhicss  give  ye. 

2  Unto  the  Lord  the  glory  give, 

that  to  his  name  is  due  ; 
And  in  the  iieauty  of  holiness 
unto  Jehovah  bow. 

3  The  Lord's  \oice  on  the  waters  is ; 

the  God  o;"  majesty 
Doth  thunder,  ami  on  nuiltitudes 
of  waters  sittetli  he. 


4  A  powVfiil  vcice  it  is  that  ccmcs 

otit  fioni  the  Loitl  most  1)1^1)  ; 
Tlif  voice  of  tliat  great  Loid  is  fuil 
of  glorious  majesty. 

5  Tlie  voice  of  tlie  etentai  doth 

asunder  cedars  tear  ; 
Yea,  God,  the  Lord,  doth  cedars  bi-eak 
that  Ltbanon  doth  bear. 

6  He  makes  them,  like  a  calf,  to  skip, 

ev'n  that  great  Lebanon, 
And,  liketo  a  young  uiiicorn, 
tlie  mountain  Sirion. 

7  God's  voice  divides  the  flames  of  fire  ; 

8  The  desart  it  doth  shake  : 

The  Lord  (lotli  make  the  wilderness 
of  Kadesh  ail  to  onake. 
0  Gotl's  voice  doth  make  the  hinds  to  calvo, 
it  makes  the  forest  bare  : 
And  in  his  temple  e\'r3  one 
his  glovy  doth  dcdnre. 

10  The  Lord  sits  on  the  Hoods ;  tte  Lord 

sits  King,  and  ever  shall. 

11  The  Loitl  will  give  lijs  peojde  strength, 

and  w  iih  peace  bless  them  all. 

rSALM  30. 
;l  LORD,  I  will  thee  extol,  for  thou 
hast  lifted  me  on  high. 
And  ovirme  thou  torejoico 
mad'st  notniine  enemy. 
O  thou,  who  art  the  Lord  my  God, 

1  in  distress  to  thee, 
"With  loud  cries  lif  ttd  up  my  voice, 
and  thou  liast  healed  mo. 


(     47    ) 

3  O  Lord,  my  soul  thou  hastbrouglit  Up, 

and  lescn'tl  from  the  grave  ; 
Tliat  I  to  pit  slioukl  not  go  down, 
ali^e  thou  didst  me  save. 

4  O  )-e  tliat  are  Itis  Iie'y  oi^es, 

sing  praise  niito  tiie  Lord  ; 
And  give  unto  l)inj  thanks,  wlien  you 

liis  holiness  rccoifl. 
'5  Fcr  but  a  moment  lasts  his  wratl)  ; 

life  in  his  favour  lies  : 
Weeping  may  for  a  night  endure, 

at  moiTi  doth  joy  arise. 

6  In  my  prospe  rity  I  said, 

that  nothing  should  me  move. 

7  OLord,  thou  hast  my  monntnin  made 

to  stand  strong  by  thy  love  : 
But  when  that  thou",  O  gratious  G(xl, 

didst  hide  thy  face  from  me; 
Then  quickly  was  my  piospVous  stati 

tuiT.'dinto  miseiy. 

8  "NVhevefi  re  unto  the  Lord  my  cry 

I  caused  to  ascend  ; 
My  humble  supplication 
I  to  the  Loitl  did  send. 

9  What  i>rofit  is  there  in  mv  blood, 

-when  I  go  down  to  pit  ? 
Shall  unto  thte  t!;e  dust  give  praise  ? 
thy  truth  declare  shall  it? 

10  Hear,  Loitl ,  have  mercy  ;  help  me,  Lord. 

11  Thou  turned  hast  niysadntss 
To  danfing  ;  yea,  my  sackcloth  loos'd. 

and  girded  me  with  gladness  ; 

12  That  sing  thy  praise  my  glory  may 
and  never  silent  be; 


(     43     ) 

O  Lord  my  God,  for  evfrinovc 
I  will  g-ivetJtonks  to  tliee. 

PSALM  31. 

1  IN  thee,  O  Lord,  1  put  my  trust  ; 

shfini'd  let  me  iievf-r  be  ; 
According  to  tliy  ngliteousuess 
do  thon  deliver  me. 

2  Bow  donii  thineear  to  me,  with  spee  1 

send  iKL'  deliverame  : 
To  save  me,  niy  stroii.j  roek  be  thou, 
and  my  house  ot'dtfciice. 

3  Because,  ihoii  art  my  roek,  and  tliee 

I  for  my  fortress  take  ; 
Therefore  do  tlioii  me  lead  and  .c;iiide, 
ev'ii  for  thi  ne  own  name's  sake. 

4  And  sith  tlion  art  my  streiigth,  therefore 

pidl  me  out  of  the  net, 
■\V)ijc!i  they  in  subtlety  for  «ie 
so  privily  have  set. 
B  Intotiiiiie  hands  I  do  commit 
nivsp'rit  ;  for  thon  art  he 
O  thou,  JKHOVAH.  Ciod  of  truth, 
tliat   hast  redeemed  me. 
G  Tliosethat  00  tyiny;  vanities 
[,         i;£?ard,  1  have  ahhorr'd  : 
|i    But  as  for  me.   my  coniideuce 
6         is  iix^d  on  the  Lord. 
>T  ril  in  thy  mercy  ^irladiyjoy  ; 
fortliou  niy  miserii-s 
Consider'd  ha>t ;  thou  hast  my  soul 
known  in  adversities: 
8  And  ihou hast  not  endostl  me 
within  the  eifmy'shand ; 


(    49    ) 

And  by  thee  have  my  feet  been  made 

ill  a  large  room  to  stand. 
9  O  Lord,  upon  me  mercy  have, 

for  trouble  is  on  me  ; 
Mine  eye,  my  belly,  and  my  soul, 

with  grief  consumed  be. 

10  Because  my  life  with  grief  is  spent, 

my  years  with  sighs  and  groans  : 
My  strength  doth  iail  :  and  for  my  sin 
consumed  are  my  bones. 

11  I  was  a  scorn  to  all  my  foes, 
and  to  my  friends  a  ftar  ; 

And  specially  reproach'd  of  those 
that  were  my  neighbours  near : 
When  they  me  saw,  they  fronj  me  fted. 

12  Ev'n  so  I  am  forgot , 

As  men  are  out  of  mind  when  dead  : 
Tm  like  a  broken  pot. 

13  For  slanders  I  of  many  heard  ; 

fear  compass xl  me,  while  thf'y 
Against  medid  consult,  and  plot 
to  take  my  lifeawa)-. 

14  But  as  for  me,  O  LonI,  my  trust 

upon  t]«ee  I  did  lay; 
And  I  to  thee,  I'hoii  art  my  God, 
did  confidently  say. 

15  My  times  are  whoDj-  in  thine  hand  : 

do  thou  deliver  me 
From  their  hands  that  mine  enemies 
and  persecutors  be. 

16  Thy  countenance  to  shine  do  ihoy 

upon  thy  scr\  ant  make  : 
Unto  me  gi,  e  salvation, 
for  thy  great  mercy's  sake» 
D 


I 


(    50    ) 

17  Let  mp  not  be  a«hair.Vi,  O  Lord, 
tor  on  t!iee  eoli't!  I  Ijp.ve : 
Li  t  wicked  men  he  shain'd,  let  thera 
be  silent  in  tlie  grave. 
IS  To  silence  put  thf  lying  lips, 
that  gritvotis  things  tlo  say, 
And  liard  rtjiovts  in  pride  and  scorn 
on  rigliteoHS  men  do  iay. 

19  How  gnat's  the  goodness' tlion  for  them 

that  for  thte  keejvst  in  store, 
And  wronghi'st  for  them  that  trust  in 
the  sons  of  men  before  !  [thee, 

20  Iix  secret  of  ihy  presence  tliou 

sliaU  hide  them  from  man's  pride : 
From  strife  of  tongues  iliou  closi'ly  shalt, 
as  in  a  tent,  them  hide. 

21  All  praise  and  tlianks  Ix  to  the  Lord  ; 

lor  he  hath  magnify'd 
u  His  wondrous  love  to  me  v.ithin 

^  a  city  fortify'd. 

'T_      £2  For  from  thine  eyes  cut  off  I  am, 

1  in  my  Iiaste  had  said  ; 
*      1M\  voice  yet  heard'st  thou,  when  to  th« 

with  cries  my  nuiaii  I  made. 

123  O  love  tlie  Lord,  all  ye  li is  saints ; 
k         because  the  L( .1(1  doth  guartl? 
I     Tlie  f.iithfid,  and  he  j>lenfi  ously 
I         prouildo.rsdi)th  reward. 
1:4  Be  of  good  courage,  and  lie  strei.gth 
unto  your  heart  shall  send, 
AjmI  yc,  w  hose  hope  and  confidence 


(    51     ) 

PSALM  32. 

1  O  BLESSED  is  the  man  to  whom 

is  fively  pai'doiied 
All  the  iransgrt  ssioii  he  hath  done, 
wliose  sin  is  covered. 

2  Biess'd  is  the  man  to  whom  the  Loid 

imputcth  not  his  sin, 
And  in  whose  sp'rit  there  is  no  guile, 
nor  fraud  is  found  thert  iji. 

3  When  as  I  did  refrain  my  speech, 

and  silent  was  my  tongue, 
ISIy  bones  then  waxed  old  ;. because 
I  roareil  all  day  long. 

4  For  upon  me  both  day  and  niglit 

thine  hand  did  heavy  lie. 
So  that  my  moisture  turned  is 
in  summer's  drought  tiiereby., 

5  I  thereupon  have  unto  thee 

my  sin  acknowledged, 
And  likewise  mine  initiuity 

I  have  njt  covered  : 
I  will  confess  unto  the  Lord 

my  trespasses,  saidi ; 
Audofmy  sin  thou  freely  didst 

forgive  th' iniquity. 

6  For  tills  shall  evVy  gotlly  one 

his  pra)  er  make  to  thee ; 
In  such  a  time  he  shall  thee  seek, 

as  found  thou  mayestbe. 
Sui-ely,  wiie:i  Hoods  of  waters  great 

do  swell  up  to  the  brim, 
TUey  shall  not  overwhelm  his  soul, 

nor  once  come  neai'  to  him. 


(     52    ) 

7  Tbou  art  my  hiding-place,  tliou  slialt 

from  trouble  keep  me  free ; 
Thou,  with  songs  o,  deliverance, 
about  shall  compass  me. 

8  I  will  instruct  thee,  and  thee  teack 

the  way  tliat  thou  slialt  go ; 
And,  with  mine  eye  upon  thee  set, 
I  will  direction  show. 

9  Then  be  not  like  the  horse  or  mule, 

which  do  not  understai>d  ; 
Whose  mouth,  lest  they  come  near  to 
a  bridle  imist  command.  [thee 

10  Unto  the  man  tlmt  wicked  is 

l*is  sorrows  shall  abound ; 
But  him  that  triistf  th  in  the  Lord, 
mercy  shall  compass  round. 

11  Ye  righteous,  in  the  I^rd  be  glad, 

in  him  do  ye  rejoice  : 
All  ye  that  upright  ai-e  in  heart, 
for  joy  lilt  up  your  voice. 

PSALM  33. 

1  Ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  i-ejoice ; 

it  comely  is  and  right, 
That  upright  men,  with  thankful  voice 
should  praise  the  Lord  of  might. 

2  Praise  Gwl  with  harp  :  and  unto  him 

sing  with  the  psaltery. 
Upon  a  ten-string'd  instrimient 
make  ye  sweet  jnelody. 

3  A  new  song  to  him  sing,  and  play 

with  loud  noise  skilfully  : 
-♦  For  right  is  God's  word :  all  bis  works 
are  done  in  viniv. 


(    53    ) 

5  To  judgement  and  to  righteousness 

a  lovehebearetb  still : 
The  loving  kindness  of  tlie  Lord 
the  earth  throughout  doth  fill. 

6  The  Jieavens  by  the  word  of  God 

did  their  beginning  take : 
And,  bv  the  breathing  of  his  moutb, 
he  all  their  hosts  did  make. 

7  The  waters  of  the  seas  he  brings 

together  as  an  heap : 
And  in  store-houses,  as  it  were, 
he  laveth  up  the  deep. 

8  Let  earth,  and  all  that  li^e  therein, 

with  rev'rence  fear  the  Lord ; 
Let  all  the  world's  inhabitants 
dread  him  with  one  accord. 

9  For  he  did  speak  the  woi-d,  and  done 

it  was  widiout  delay  ; 
Established,  it  firmly  stood 

whateser  he  did  say. 
le  God  doth  the  counsel  bring  to  nough'., 

which  Heathen  folk  do  take  : 
And  what  the  people  do  devise 

of  none  effect  doth  make. 

11  O  but  the  counsel  of  the  Lord 

doth  stand  fore^  er  sure ; 

Ami  of  his  heartthe  purposes 

from  age  to  age  endure. 

12  That  nation  blessed  is,  whose  Gotl 

JEHOVAH  is,  and  those 
A  blessed  people  are,  whom  for 
his  hevitJige  he  chose. 

13  The  Loi-d  Prom  heav'n  sees  and  beholds 

all  sons  of  men  full  well. 


r  54  ) 

14  He  views  all  from  Iiis  dwelling-place 

that  in  the  eartli  do  dwdl. 

15  He  forms  their  hearts  alike,  and  all' 

their  c-oinps  l)e  ohserves. 

16  Great  hosts  save  not  a  king;  much 

no  miijhty  man  preserves.       [strength 

17  An  horse  for  preservation 

is  a  deceitful  thing; 
And,  by  the  greatness  of  his  strength 
can  nodeliv'rance  bring. 

18  Behold,  on  those  that  do  him  fear 

the  Lord^loth  set  his  eye; 
Ev'n  those  who  on  his  mercy  do 
witli  confidence  reh'. 

19  From  death  to  free  their  soul,  in  dearth 

life  nr.to  them  to  yield. 

20  Our  sold  doth  wait  upon  the  Lord, 

he  is  our  help  and  shield. 

21  Sjth  in  his  holy  name  we  trust, 

our  heart  shall  joyful  be. 

22  Lord,  let  thy  mercy  lie  on  lis, 

as  we  do  hope  in  tliee. 

PSALM  34. 

1  GOD  will  I  bless  all  times ;  his  praise 

my  mouth  shall  still  express. 

2  My  soul  shall  boast  in  God  :  the  meek 

shall  hear  with  joyfulness. 

3  Extol  tlie  Lord  with"  me,  let  us 

exalt  his  name  together. 

4  I  sought  the  Lord,  he  ht  ard,  and  did 

me  from  all  fears  delivi  r. 

5  riiey  look VI  to  him.  and  ligluen'd  were; 

not  sbanitd  were  their  faces. 


(     55    ) 

6  This  poov  man  cvy'tl,  fVoil  lieai'il,  and 

him  fiom  all  his  disti'esses,      [sav'J 

7  The  aiigel  of  the  Lor-l  encamTJs, 

and  vomid  eneompasseth 
All  those  about  that  do  Iiira  fear, 
aiKl  thi m  deU\eretK. 

8  O  taste  and  see  that  God  is  ?ood  : 

w!io  trusts  in  hi;ii  is  \>]  si'-.l. 

9  Fear  Go.l.  I-.is  s::i.i;; :  tio.ie  t'l:-:.  him  feat 

shall  b;  V  ith  w  iitt  <)j>i)'e«j"(!. 

10  The  lions,  young  may  Irinf^Ty  be, 

nnr!  they  '"ay  lack  their  f  )od  : 
But  they  that  truly  seek  the  Lord 
shall  i.ot  lack  any  good. 

11  O  chiMreij,  hither  do  ye  come, 

and  inito  nie  ^ive  ear; 
I  shall  you  teach  to  tniderstand 
Isow  ye  the  Lord  shoe.ld  fi  ai-. 

12  Wliat  man  is  he  thit  life  desires, 

to  see  ijood  would  live  long? 

13  Thy  lips  refrain  from  speakinaf  guile; 

and  ironiiH  words  thy  tong-ne. 

14  Depart  from  ill,  do  gootl,  seek  peace, 

pnrsne  it  earnestly. 

15  God's  eyes  are  on  the  just ;  his  ears 

are  open  to  their  cry. 

16  The  face  of  God  is  set  against 

those  that  do  wicked  h-,  ' 

That  he  may  quite  out  f Voni  the  earth  ' 
cut  oT  their  memory. 

17  The  righteous  cry  unto  the  Lord, 

he  unto  them  gives  ear ; 
And  they  out;  of  their  troubles  ail 
by  bim  delivered  are. 


(   56   ; 

18  Tlie  Lord  is  ever  nigh  to  them 

that  be  of  broken  si^irit ; 
To  them  he  saft  ty  dotJi  afford 
that  are  in  heart  con i rile. 

19  The  troubles  that  afflict  the  just 

iu  number  many  be  : 
But  yet  at  length  out  of  them  all 
the  Loi-d  dotti  set  him  free. 

20  He  carefully  his  bones  doth  keep 

w  hatever  can  befall : 
That  not  so  much  as  one  of  them 
can  broken  be  at  all. 

21  111  shall  the  wickttl  slay ;  laid  waste 

shall  be  Avho  hate  the  just. 

22  The  Lord  r<  deems  his  servants'  souls : 

none  perish  that  him  trust. 

PSALM  35. 

1  PLEAD,  Lord,  with  those  that  plead  ; 

witli  those  that  tight  with  me.  [and  tijiht 

2  Of  shield  and  buckier  take  thou  hold, 

stand  up  mine  help  to  be. 

3  Draw  also  out  the  spt  ar,  and  do 

against  tliem  stop  the  way 
That  me  pursue:  unto  my  soul, 
I'm  thy  salvation,  say. 

4  Let  them'  confo\uided  be,  and  asham*d, 

that  for  my  soul  have  sought  : 
WIco  j)lot  my  hurt,  turn'd  back  be  they, 
aiid  to  confusion  bioug'lit. 

5  Lti  iliem  be  like  unto  the  chaiT, 

that  Hies  belbre  the  wind ; 

And  let  the  angel  of  the  Lord 

pursue  theni  hard  behind. 


J 


(  57  ; 

§  Wiib  darkness  cover  thou  their  way, 
and  let  it  slippery  prove, 
And  let  tlie  angel  of  the  Lord 
pursue  them  from  above. 
7  For  without  cause  have  they  for  me 
Tlieir  net  hid  in  a  pit. 
They  also  have  without  a  cause 
for  my  soul  digged  it. 
3  Let  ruin  seize  him  unawares ; 
his  net  he  hid  witlial 
Hiriiself  let  catch :  and  in  the  same 
destruction  let  him  fall. 
9  ]My  soul  in  God  shall  joy ;  and  glad 
^  in  his  salvation  be : 

10  And  all  my  bones  shall  say,  O  Lord, 

who  is  like  unto  thee, 
M'hich  dost  the  poor  set  free  from  liiiH 

that  is  for  him  too  sti-ong, 
The  poor  and  neetly  from  the  man 

tliat  spoils  and  does  him  wrong? 

11  False  witnesses  rose ;  to  my  charge 
things  I  knew  not  they  laid. 

12  They,  to  the  spoili?ig  of  my  soul, 

me  ill  for  good  repaid. 

13  But  as  for  me,  \\he)i  tliey  were  sick, 

in  sackcloth  sad  I  moum'd : 
My  humbled  soul  did  fast,  my  prayV 
"into  my  bosom  tura'd. 

14  Mjsel  ■  I  did  behave  as  he 

had  been  my  friend  or  brother; 
I  heavily  bo\^'d  down,  as  one 
diat  mourneth  for  his  mother. 

15  But  in  my  trouble  thej  rejoic'd, 

gathering  themselves  together; 


(    ^8     > 

Yea,  a1)jccts  vile  together  did 
thenisiMves  af^niiist  me  Rather; 

I  knew  it  not,  they  did  ine  tear, 
and  quiet  would  not  be. 

16  "Willi  mocking  liypocrites  at  tasts, 

tlu  y  gfnash  their  tt^tli  at  rae.  ' 

17  How  lo!)':^.  Lord,  look's!  thou  on?  from 

dcsirnciloDs  they  int'-nd  [those 

Rescue  my  soul :  froni  lions  young 
my  darling:  do  de-end. 

18  I  will  ijive  thanks  to  thee,  O  Lord, 

w'.thin  th'  assembly  ^rcat   : 
And  where  much  people  gather'd  are, 
thy  praises  forth  will  set. 

19  Let  not  my  wrongful  enemies 

proudly  rejoice  o'er  me  ; 
Nor,  who  me  liate  w  ithor.t  a  cause, 
let  them  w  ink  with  the  eye. 

20  For  peace  they  do  not  speak  at  all, 

but  crafty  plots  jirepare 
Against  all  tliose  wiihin  the  laml 
tliat  meek  and  quiet  ai'e. 

21  With  mouths  set  wide  they  .'gainst  me 

Ha,  ha !  our  eye  doth  see.  [said, 

22  Lord,  thou  hast  seen,  hold  not  thy 

Lord,  be  not  far  from  me.  [peace  ; 

23  Stir  up  thyself;  vake,  that  tliou  inay'st 

judgment  to  me  afford 
Ev'n  to  my  cause,  O  thou  that  art 
my  only  God  and  Lord. 

24  O  Lord  my  Gofl,  do  thou  me  judge 

;»ft<  r  thy  righteousness. 
And  K  t  them  not  their  joy  'gainst  me 
tviumphanily  express. 


(    59    ) 

25  Nor  let  tliem  say  within  their  hearts. 

All,  we  would  have  it  thus : 
Nor  siifftr  them  to  say,  that  lie 
is  swallowed  up  by  us. 

26  Sliam'd  and  coiifoiind.'d  be  they  all 
that  at  my  Imn  ait-  glad  • 

Let  those  against  nv  tl>at  no  boast, 
witli  shame  aiifl  storn  ho  c!ad. 

27  Let  them  that  love  my  li^l.Kous  cause 

be  glad,  shout,  and  not  cease 

To  say  the  Loitl  be  ir.a§;iiify'd, 

who  lovos  his  servant's  peace. 

28  Thy  righteousness  shall  also  be 

deciaretl  by  my  toisgne  ; 
The  praises  that  belong  to  thee 
speak  shall  it  all  day  long. 

PSAL5I  36. 

1  THE  wicked  man's  transgression 

within  my  heart  thus  says, 
Undoubt«ll'y  the  ilar  oi"  God 
is  not  Ix-fore  his  eyes. 

2  Because  himself  he  flattereth, 

in  liis  own  blindixl  eye. 
Until  thehatefulnessbe  found, 
of  his  iniquity. 

3  Words  from  his  mouth  proceeding  are, 

fraud  and  iniquity : 
He  to  be  wise,  and  to  do  good, 
hatli  left  off  utterly. 

4  He  mischief,  lying  on  his  bed, 

most  cinmins:ly  doth  plot : 
He  Sits  himself  in  ways.not  good  : 
ill  be  ahliorretJi  not. 


(     60     ) 

5  Thy  merq',  Lord,  is  in  the  heav'ns; 

thy  tnitli  doth  reach  the  clouds. 

6  Tliy  justice  is  like  mountains  great ; 

thy  judgements  deep  as  Hoods : 
Loixl,  thou  preservest  man  and  beast, 

7  How  precious  is  thy  grace ! 
Therefore,  in  shadow  of  thy  w  ings 

men's  sons  their  trust  shall  place. 
S  They  with  the  fatness  of  thy  house 
shall  be  well  satisfied  : 
From  rivers  of  thy  pltasm-es  thou 
wilt  drink  to  them  provide. 
9  Because  of  life  the  fountain  pure 
remains  alone  with  thee ; 
And  in  that  purest  light  of  thine 
we  clearly  light  shall  see. 

10  Thy  lovingkindness  unto  them 

continue  that  thee  kjiow  ; 
And  still  on  men  upright  in  heart 
thy  righteousness  bestow. 

11  Let  not  the  loot  of  cruel  pride 

come,  and  against  me  stand  ; 
And  let  n\e  not  removed  be, 
Lord,  by  the  wicked's  hand. 

12  Tht  re  fall'n  ai-e  they  and  ruined, 

that  work  iniquities; 
Cast  down  they  are,  and  never  shall 
be  able  to  arise. 

PSALM  37. 
1  For  evil  doers  fret  thou  not 
th>self  unqiiietly  ; 
Nor  do  thou  envy  bear  to  those 
that  work  iniiiuityi 


61    ) 

2  For,  even  like  unto  the  grass 

soon  be  cut  down  sliall  tliey  ; 
And,  like  the  green  and  tender  herb, 
they  witlier  shall  away. 

3  Set  tljou  thy  trust  upon  the  Lonl, 

and  be  thoii  doing  good  ; 
And  so  thou  in  the  land  shalt  dwell, 
and  verily  have  food. 

4  Delight  thyself  in  God,  he'll  give 

thine  heart's  desire  to  thee. 

5  Thy  way  to  God  commit,  him  trust, 

it  bring  to  pass  shall  he. 

6  And,  like  unto  the  liglit,  he  shall 

thy  righteousness  display ; 
And  he  thy  judgmem  shall  bring  fortk 
like  noon-tide  of  the  da). 

7  Rest  in  the  Loi-d,  and  pa;icntly 

wait  for  him  ;  do  not  fret 
For  him  who  prosp'ring  in  his  way, 

success  in  sin  doth  get. 
S  Do  thou  from  anger  cease,  and  wrath 

see  thou  for-  ake  also ; 
Fret  not  thyself  i.i*  any  wise, 

that  evil  thou  should'st  do. 
9  Forihosethat  evil  doers  are 

shall  be  cut  off  and  fail ;  -  ^ 

But  those  tlxat  wait  ujjon  the  Lord  ;^>; 

the  earth  inherit  shall.  fM 

10  For  yet  a  little  while,  and  then  W 

the  wicked  shail  not  be  ;  ?* 

His  place  thou  shalt  consider  well,  1 

but  it  thou  shalt  not  se«  ' 

11  But  by  inhtriiance  the  earth  Is 

the  meek  ones  tball  possess; 


(     62    ) 

They  also  shall  delight  themselves 
ill  an  abundant  peaue. 

12  The  wicked  plots  ngairsst  the  just, 

and  at  him  whets  his  teeth. 

13  The  Lord  shall  laugh  at  him,  because 

his  day  he  coming  seeth. 

14  The  wiclced  ha\e  draw  n  out  the  sword, 

and  bent  tlieir  bow  to  slay 
The  poor  anil  neetly,  and  to  icill 
men  of  an  upright  way. 

15  But  their  own  sword,  which  they  have 

shall  enter  their  own  heart ;     [drawn, 

Their  bows  which  they  have  bent  siiall 

and  into  pieces  part.  [break, 

16  A  little  that  a. just  man  hath 

is  more  and  better iar 
Than  is  the  wealth  of  many  such 
as  lertd  and  wicked  are. 

17  For  sinner's  anus  shall  broken  be; 

but  God  the  just  sustains. 

18  God  knows  the  just  man's  days  ;  and 

their  heritage  remains.  [siill 

1>»  They  shall  not  be  ashai.iM  when  they 
the  evil  time  do  see; 
And  when  tl-.e  days  of  famine  are, 
they  satisfy'd  shall  be. 
20  But  wiekt<l  men,  and  foes  of  Gol, 
as  fat  of  lambs  diicay  ; 
They  shall  consume,  yea,  into  smoke 
tiny  sliall  consume  away. 
1\  The  wiokt'il  borrows,  but  the  same 
again  he  doth  not  pay  ; 
Whereas  the  righteous  mercy  shows, 
aud  gives  his  own  away. 


(    63    ) 

22  For  such  as  bl<  ssed  be,  of  him, 

the  earth  iiihu-it  shall ; 
And  they  that  cmsed  aie  of  him, 
shail  be  destroyeil  all. 

23  A  good  man's  footsteps  by  the  Lord 

areiJidered  aright ; 
And  in  the  w ay  whei-ein  he  walks 
he  greatly  doth  deliglit. 

24  Akhoui^^i  he  fall,  yet  he  shall  not 

be  cast  down  utterly; 
Because  the  Lord  with  his  own  hand 
upholds  him  mjghliiy. 

25  I  have  been  joung  and  now  am  old, 

yet  haxe  I  never  seen 
The  just  man  left,  nor  that  his  seed 
for  bread  ha^■e  beggars  been. 

26  He's  ever  merciful  and  lends; 

his  seed  is  bless'd  therefore. 

27  Depart  from  evil,  and  do  good  ; 

and  dwell  far  evermore. 

28  For  God  loves  judgment,  and  his  saints 

leaves  not  in  any  case. 
They  are  kept  ever;  but  cut  off 
shall  be  the  sinner's  race. 

29  The  just  inherit  shall  the  land, 

and  ever  in  it  dwell. 

30  Th2  just  man's  month  dotii  wisdom    ' 

his  tongue  doth  Judgement  tell.[si)eak ; 

31  In's  heart  the  law  is  of  his  Gotl, 

bis  steps  slide  not  away. 

32  The  wicked  man  doth  v.alch  the  jusr. 

and  seeketh  him  to  slaj. 

33  Yet  him  the  Lord  will  not  forsake, 

noi  leave*  him  in  his  hands; 


(    64    ) 

The  righteous  will  he  not  condema 
when  he  in  juclgnieiit  stands. 

34  Wait  on  the  Lord  and  keep  his  way, 

and  thte  exalt  shall  he 
Th'  earth  to  inherit  when  cut  otf 
tl>e  wicked  thou  shah  see. 

35  I  saw  the  wicked  great  in  pow  'r, 

spread  like  a  green  bay-tree  : 
3§  He  past,  yea,  was  not ;  him  I  soughr, 
but  i'ound  he  could  not  be. 

37  ]SIark  thou  the  perfect,  and  behold 

the  man  of  uprightness ; 
Because  that  surely  of  this  man 
the  latter  end  is  peace. 

38  But  tliose  men  that  transgressors  are 

shall  be  destroyed  together; 
The  latter  end  of  wicked  men 
shall  be  cut  off  for  ever. 

39  But tliesalvationofthejust 

is  from  the  Loi-d  above ; 
He,  ill  the  time  of  their  disti*es?, 
their  stay  and  strength  doth  prove. 

40  The  Lord  shall  help,  and  them  deliver  : 

he  shall  them  free  and  save 
From  wicked  men,  because  in  him 
tlieir  confidence  tliey  have. 

PSALM  38. 

1  IN  thy  great  indignation, 

O  Lord,  rebuke  rae  not ; 
Nor  on  me  lay  tliy  chan'ning  hand 
in  thy  displeasme  hot. 

2  For  in  me  fast  tliiiir  an-ows  stick, 

tbine  hand  dotli  press  ine  sarct 


C   (s   ) 

S  And  in  my  flesh  therp  is  no  liralth 
nor  souiidnes"!  any  iijon-, 
Tliiss^iief  I  tiiivf,  beernise  thy  wrafk 

is  fi.rtli  afij^nnst  me  gone  ; 
Ai.d  in  my  bones  there  is  no  i'o>;t, 
for  sin  that  I  have  done. 
4  Because  sone  up  above  niii^e  head 


jy  groat  trniisgressio: 


!)e 


And,  as  a  weiijhty  burden,  they 
too  heavy  are  for  nie. 

5  :My  wounds  do  stn^k,  and  are  corrupt 

inv  folly  makes  it  so. 

6  I  troubled  am,  and  nu'ch  bow'd  dovu 

all  day  I  n\oi;rnin;r  g-o. 

7  For  a  disease  that  joaihsoire  is 

so  tills  my  loins  with  pain, 
That  in  my  weak  aJid  weai-y  flesa 
no  soundness  doth  remani. 

8  So  ;eth!e  a?>d  infirm  am  I, 

ai'd  brok.  n  am  so  sore  ; 
That,  throii^li  disquiet  of  my  heart, 
I  have  been  mad.-  to  roar. 

9  O  Lord,  all  that  I  do  desire 

is  still  be  oi-e  tliine  eye: 
And  of  my  heart  the  secret  groant 
not  hidden  are  from  thee. 

10  My  btart  doth  pant  inopssantly, 

ray  strength  doth  quite  decay  : 
As  for  thine  e.yes,  their  Vvorited  light 
is  from  me  gone  away. 

11  My  lovers  and  my  friends  do  stand 

at  distance  from  my  sore  : 
And  tiiose  do  stand  nlonf  that  were 
kinsmen  and  kind  btfore. 

E 


(    66     ) 

12  Yea,  they  tlmt  seel;  r.iy  Vif>-  lay  siiarei : 

vvlio  seek  to  do  me  wrong 
Sjieak  thir.Ks  luischirvoas,  and  deceits 
iiuag-iiic  nil  day  long. 

13  I3iit  as  o)\e  deaf,  that  heaveth  not, 

1  sufterVL  all  to  pass ; 
I  as  a  dumb  man  did  become, 
v.hose  moutli  uot  open'd  ^as. 

14  As  oiiethat  hears  not,  in  whose  month 

are  110  reproofs  at  all. 

15  For,  Lord,  lliope  in  ihee  ;  my  God, 

tiiou'it  hear  me-wlien  J  cull. 

16  For  I  said,  Hear  me  lest  they  shonM 

rtvoiee  o\  r  nie  v\ith  pride  ; 

Ana  i>\v  me  mai^'nify  tlnniselves, 

vvhen  r.s  my  foot  doth  slide. 

17  Fu!  1  am  neiu-  to  halt ;  ray  grief 

is  stili  before  mine  eye: 

18  For  Fil  declare  iTiy  sin,  and  grieve 

for  mine  iniquity. 

19  But  yet  nnne  en'niies  lively  are, 

arid  strong; are  they  Inside  ;  ^ 
And  they  that  hate  me  \vro)i!3^fu!ly 
arc  greatly  nailtiply'd. 

20  And  the>  for  i^ood  that  render  ill, 

us  en"niies  ine  vithstood  ; 
\ia,  ev"n  for  this,  localise  that  l^ 
do  follow  what  is  j;,ood. 

21  Forsake  me  not,  O  Lord  ;  niy  God, 

far  from  me  Jie\ir  he. 
£T  OLord,  thon  n-y  sahation  art, 
ha^te  to  gi\  c  helj"  to  me. 


(     6^     ) 

PSALM  33. 

1  I  SAID,  I  will  look  to  my  waj'S, 

1-iit  wiih  my  tongue  I  sin  : 
In  sijcht  of  \vit:ked  in^'u  my  mouth 
wit'i  bridle  ri;  keep  in. 

2  Witli  silence  lasdinnb  became, 

I  did  myself  itstrain 
From  speaking  giXtd  ;  but  then  the  more 
increased  was  my  pain. 

3  INIy  heart  within  me  wax'd  hot, 

and,  while  I  musing  was, 
The  tire  did  burn  :  and  from  my  tong;ue 
these  words  I  did  let  pass: 

4  iSlineend,  and  measure  of  my  days, 

O  Loiil,  nnto  me  show , 
^yllat  is  the  same;  that  I  thereby 
my  frailty  well  may  know. 

5  Lo,  tliou  uiv  days  an  hand-bi-eadth 

mnie  age  is  in  thine  eye         [mad "at ; 
As  notliing  :  sure  each  man  at  best 
is  wholly  vanity. 

6  Sure  each  man  ^^  alks  in  a  vain  show  ; 

they  vex  themselves  in  vain  : 
He  heaps  up  wealth,  and  doth  not  know 
to  whom  it  shall  pertain. 

7  And  now,  O  Lord,  what  wait  I  for? 

my  hope  is  tix'd  on  thee. 

8  Free  me  from  all  my  trespasses, 

the  fool's  scorn  make  iiot  me. 

9  Dumb  was  I,  op'ning  not  my  mouth, 

because  tliis  work  was  thine. 
10  Tliy  stroke  take  from  me:  by  the  b'ow 

of  thine  hand  I  do  pine. 
XI  "When  with  rebukes  thou  dost  correct 

man  for  iniquity, 


(    63    ) 

Tltou  wastes  his  beanty  like  a  moth 
sure  ( ath  man's  vaiiitj'. 
32  Atttiul  my  cry,  Lord,  at'niy  tears 
and  jjrajVsnotsiknt  be  : 
1  sojoiiri)  as  my  fathers  all, 
and  stranger  am  witli  thee. 
13  O  spare  tiiou  me,  tliat  I  my  strength 
I-  recover  may  again. 

Before  from  lience  I  do  depart, 
and  here  no  more  remain. 

PSALM  40. 

1  I  WAITED  for  the  Lord  my  God, 

and  patiently  did  liear ; 

At  length  to  me  he  did  incline 

my  voice  and  C17  to  hear. 

2  He  look  me  from  a  fearful  pit, 
and  from  the  mirj  clay, 

And  on  a  1  ock  he  st  t  my  feet, 
establishing  my  way. 
■'S  He  pnt  a  new  song  in  my  month, 
our  Got!  to  n»agnify  : 
f  Many  shall  see  it,  and'shall  fear, 
and  on  thd-  Loi-d  rely. 

4  O  ilessKJ  is  the  man  whose  trust 

U].oii  the  Lord  relies; 
Ris|)ieting  not  the  j)roud,  nor  such 
as  turn  aside  to  lies. 

5  O  Lord,  my  Cifnl,  full  many  ai-e 

the  wonders  thou  hast  doiie  ; 
Tliy  gracious  thoughts  to  us-ward  far 

above  all  thoughts  are  gone  : 
In  order  none  can  reckon  them 

to  thee  :  if  them  declare, 


(    69    ) 

And  spenk  of  them  I  would,  they  move 
tlianean  be  luirn'Kr'd  are. 
i  Nu  sacrittce  nor  oiK  ring; 
didst  thoii  at  all  d:  sire. 
Mine  ears  thou  bor"d :  sin  ofl'ring  thou 
and  burnt  didst  not  i-equirt. 
7  Then  to  the  Lord  these  «ere  my  woixls, 
I  coiue,  biliold.  and  see  : 
\\  iiliiii  the  xjhtnie  o.  the  book 
it^vntt(■a  is  of  me: 
t  To  do  thy  will  I  takedeliglit, 

0  thou  my  Cnxl  that  art  ; 
Yea,  that  most  holy  law  of  thine 

1  ha\e  within  mj  ht art. 

9  Within  the  congregation  great 
I  righteousness  did  preach  ; 
Lo,  thou  dost  kiiow ,  O  Lord,  tliat  I 
refrained  not  my  speech. 

10  I  neverdid  wiibin  niy  heart 

conceal  thy  righteousness  : 
Ithysalvation  ha\e  dtclar'd, 

and  shown  thy  faithfulness : 
Thy  kindness  which  most  loving  is, 

concealed  have  not  I  ; 
Norfi-oJn  the  congregation  givat 

have  hid  ihy  verit  \  • 

11  Tliy  tender  mercies.  Lord,  fix)m  me 

O  do  thou  not  restraiji  .• 
Thy  loving-kindness,  and  thy  truth, 
let  them  me  still  maintain. 

12  For  ills  past  rtck'ning  compass  me, 

and  mine  iniquities 
Such  hold  upon  me  taken  LavCj 
X  caiUiUtlift  Uiiiie  t:yt;s : 


1 


(     70     ) 

1  my  i''Oi''  i'.rti  1 ;;.-;  !:;V  om  ^j^y  liuu!, 
tlicMce  i^  iviy  li(a;aiii^iaa} \l. 

13  Be  [jieaswl,  Lord,  toi\>o(ie"me; 

l.ovil.  Imsti  11  to  mine  aid. 

14  SliaiuM  and  confouiultd  be  they  all 

tliat  seek  my  souf  to  kiil  : 
Yta,  let  theni'lxickuaid  driven  be, 
and  sliam'd  tliat  wisli  ivie  ill. 

15  For  a  reuiu-d  of  this  their  shame 

caiifoiiiidcd  let  thetii  be, 
That  ill  this  luaniierseofiiiig  say, 
Alia,  aha  !  to  uie. 

16  In  tine  let  all  be  .i^jad,  and  joy 

who  seekini,'  tiiee  abide  ;* 
Who  thy  salvation  love,  say  still, 
The  Loixl  be  inajpnty'd. 

17  I'd)  poor  and  needy,  yei  the  Lorti 

of  me  a  care  djth  take  : 
Thou  art  iny  heli>  and  Saviour, 
my  God,  no  tarrying  make. 

PSALM  41. 

1  BLESSED  is  he  tliat  wisely  dtilh 

the  poor  man's  tase  consider  ; 
For  \\  lieii  the  time  of  trouble  is, 
the  Lord  will  himdiliver. 

2  Gixl  will  him  keep.  vea.  save  alive; 

on  earth  he  ijles-,'d "shall  live, 
And  to  his  enemies' desire 
thou  wilt  him  not  np  give. 

3  God  will  give  strength  when  he  on  bed 

of  lunguishiiigdoth  mourn  : 
Ami,  in  his  siekness  sore,  O  Loixl, 
thou  all  his  bctl  will  turn. 


■:  n  ) 

tl'.y'iii  it;3U!iio  lue ; 
O  ilJdioi!  lu'iil  my  soul,  foi-  why  ? 
I  have  Oirendedthet. 
5  Those  that  lo  me  are  enemies 
of  mc  do  t  vi!  say  ; 
When  shall  he  die.  t\m'  so  iiis  na;He    ■ 
may i!iri^l>  quiea.vay  ? 
C  To  see  :i)l'  ii'  -.i.-  f.sut  s,  hj  spt  aks 
viiiii  woi\ts,  l>.ii.  liier.  iiisiicait 
Heaps miicinef  to  it,  which  he  tells; 
whenfovih  he  dot!)  depart. 
7  My  haters  jointiy  whispsrins^, 
;         'gainst  me  my  hurt  devise. 
**■  8  Mischief,  say  they  cleaves  fast  to  him 
he  li'ih,  and  shail  not  rise. 
9  Yea,  even  mine  own  fainjlia^  friend, 
on  whoiii  I  diu  rely, 
Who  ate  my  bivad,  e'\  'n  he  liis  heel 
against  me  lifted  higii. 

10  But,  Lord, be  mercifnl  to  me, 

and  np  again  me  raise. 
That  I  may  .lusUy  them  requite, 
according  to  tiieir  wins 

11  By  this  I  know  that  certainly, 

I  favoiu'd  am  by  thee, 

Because  nty  iiatefnl  enemy, 

triumphs  not  over  me. 

12  But  as  for  nte,  thou  me  uphoWst 

in  mine  integrity, 
And  me  before  thy  counfenancs 
thou  sett' St  continually. 

13  The  Lord,  tlie  God  of  Israel, 

be  blest  foi-  ever  then, 


rjom  age  loageetenially. 
Allien,  yea,  and  amen. 

PSALM  4J. 
I-IKE  iii  ^^;e  luu-t  for  wauT-brooks 

in  lliifitdaih  paiit  and  Inay  : 
So  pants  my  lo.ia:inu;  so  il,  O  God, 

that  ((,1.;:'  U)  tliiX'  1   i.iuv. 
*   My  so^il  tui-  (  utU  t!u'  i; villi,'  God, 

doth  il)n>t  :  \\)k'ii  siiuil  1  near 
Uu!o  thy  cuni'tiiaiioeapprouch, 

aii;l  iu"  God's  sii^lit  appear  .' 
My  v-.u-i  haw  u:ut>  int' '  een  meat 

boili  ii.ili.'  !!ii;li(  and  day, 
VJiile  liiito  lUL-  ii';uiaiir»ily, 

\Vh-  le  is  th)  Go.i  ?  tlicy  say. 
4  My  soul  ii  pouri'd  out  in  nie, 

wliin  this  I  ihiiikvipoii  ; 
Beeansethat  with  the  multitude 

I  hen^lof'ore  liad  .e:()ne  ; 
AViili  th;iin  into  God's  house  I  weiK 

witii  voice  of  joy  and  praise  ; 
Yea,  with  tiie  multitude  tliat  kept 

the  solemn  holy  days. 
?  O  wliy  an  thoi  cast  down,  my  soul  ? 

why  in  lue  so  dismay'tl  ? 
'iiust  God,  for  I  shall  praise  him  yet, 

his  count'nanct  is  mine  aid. 
6  My  God.  m>  soul's  eait  do^n  in  me: 

thttiliercforcmind  I  will 
rrom  .fordan's  land,  the  H  .rmonites, 

and  ev"n  from  Mizai-hili. 
V  At  the  noise  of  thy  walcr-^pouts 

litei^  umo  dee^  doth  cull : 


(      73     ) 


I'liy  bicakiii!^  wr.vos  i;assoverme,  , 
yea,  aiul  iliy  biLowsail, 

8  His  loviiig-kiiidiKss  )Vt  llii.-  Lord 

tonuaand  «iil  in  ilieda), 
His  si>i;gs  A  ith  me  by  niijiit  ;  to  God, 
by  whom  I  live,  Til  }n-ay. 

9  Aiid  I  will  say  to  God  luy  rock, 

Why  me  forgctt'st  ih-jii  so  ? 
\Vhy,'ibriHiy  fotr's  iKJ^Jiessioi), 
thus  nioiiraiii.iJ!;  do  I  go  ? 

10  'Tis  as  a  sword  wiUiiu  my  bones, 

wheii  my  foes  me  upbraid  : 
Ev'n  when  by  them,  Where  is  thy  Giid  ? 
'tis  daily  to' me  said. 

11  O  wily  ait  thou  cas*t  down,  my  soul  ? 

wliy  thus  with  griif  opjjresi. 
Art  tlioii  disquieted  in  me  ? 

in  Gwl  still  hope  and  rest  ; 
For  yet  I  know  I  shall  iiim  praise, 

w  ho  graciously  to  Uie 
The  health  is  of  my  countenance, 

yea,  mine  own  God  is  he. 

PSALM  4.3. 

1  JUDGE  me,  O  God.  and  plead  my  cause^ 

against  th'  ungodly  nation: 
Fro  11  the  mijust  and  crafty  man, 
O  be  thou  my  salvation. 

2  For  ihou  the  God  art  of  my  strength : 

wiiy  thrusts  thou  me  thee  i'ro' ; 
J'orih'  enemies'  oppression, 
why  do  I  niour.-.ine;  i^o? 

3  O  send  thy  light  forth  and  iLy  tiUtJi: 

itt  thcui  he  iruidcs  to  iae. 


e^'n  A iu re  tli)  ii\i ..  1  li, igi  be. 

4  Tiiti;  wili  I  to  Gotl's  aluir  gu, 

ty  God  iny  eiiitrfcst  joy  : 
Y  a,  G(id,  i!iv  God,  th\  name  to  praise 
i.iyhaip  iMilU-niploy, 

5  '/Vl.y  on  tliou  tlu-ii  c;ist'do\vn,  inysoul? 

uliat  slKJulddistoumge  thet' ? 
And  \\  by  with  vexiiij^  thougiiti  art  thou 

disquititd  ill  i;u-  ? 
Sliil  trust  ill  God,  for  him  to  praise 

good  cause  1  yet  shall  Imve ; 
He- of  my  counVnance  is  tiie  health, 

til)  God  that  doth  me  sa\  e. 

PSALM  44. 

1  O  GOD.  wo  witii  our  ears  have  hera-d, 

oiivi'atlsers  have  us  told, 
What  works  tliou  ia  their  days  ha.lst 
e'vn  in  tht:  days  of  old.    '  [tloue, 

2  Tliy  hand  did  drive  t!ie  Heathen  out, 

ami  plant  them  in  tJieir  place; 
Thou  didst  aftiici  ilie  nations, 
but  tliem  tiion  didst  incr,  ase. 

3  For  ni  iuier  yot  ilieir  s\\ord  the  land, 

nor  did  their  arni  them  si.ve; 
But  thy  right  hand,  arm,  eour.tenance : 
for  thou  iheni  favour  gave . 

4  Thou  art  m)  King-:  for  Jacob,  Lord, 

drlivtrancts  command. 

5  Thro'  thee  we  shall  push  down  our  foes 

that  do  apiinst  us  stand'; 
We,  thro'  thy  uame,  shall  tread  down 
that  vis'ij  asainst  us  Lave.  [those, 


Doi-  slia'll  nn  swwril  inesave. 
But  tVoiij  our  fots  thou  hast  us  sa/'d, 

onv  Waters  put  to  shame. 
In  Goil  we  all  theda^  ilo  boast, 

aiid  tvri"  praise  thy  name. 
But  rio\y  we  are  cast  off  by  thee, 

ar>d  ns  thou  putt'st  to  shame  ; 
And  wlien  our  armies  do  go  forth, 

thoii  go'st  not  with  the  same. 
TJjou  mak'st  us  from  the  enemy, 

faiiit-hearted,  to  turn  back: 
And  they  wlio  hate  us  for  themselves 

our  spoils  away  do  take. 
Like  sheep  for  nit  at  thou  g-avest  us  : 

■inong  Hr-at!itn  cast  we  be. 
h  Thou  didst  for  nought  thy  p.?ople  sell ; 

their  price  enrich'd  not  thets 

3  T liou  mak'st  us  a  reproach  to  be 

unto  our  r.eiglibours  near  : 
Derision  and  a  scorn  to  tliem 
that  round  about  us  are. 

4  A  by-word  also,  thou  dost  us 

among  the  Heathe;^  ina.^e  : 
The  people,  in  contempt  and  spite, 
at  us  their  heads  do  shake. 
l5  Before  me  my  confnsiou 
continually  abides; 
And  of  my  iMshful  countenance 
the  shame  nie  ever  hides. 
15  For  voice  of  him  tI)atdoth  reproach, 
and  sjKaketh  blasphemy; 
By  n  ason  of  th'  avenging  fo?. 
and  cruel  emunv. 


(     76     ) 

17  All  tliji  is  cnnie  on  us :  j'et^« 

hiivf  not  t'ovgottt-ii  thee  ; 
Kcirlalscly  in  thy  covenant, 
brIia\M  um'stlves  have  we. 

18  Buck  fi-on»  ihy  way  our  heait  not  tuin'dj 

o!ii-  stt  ps  no  stiMving  made  : 

19  Tho'  (IS  thou  br.ik'st  iiKlmgoii!,'  place, 

and  covev'dst  \v j»  h  death's  siuide. 
ao  ir  we  GihPs  name  forgot,  oisiretcb'd 
to  a  Miaisge  God  our  hands  : 

21  Shall  not  God  sirarch  iliis  out  ?  for  he 

htavt  si  crils  undtistands. 

22  Yea.  lor  thy  sake  we're  kill'd  all  day, 

ooniiled  as  slaughter-slieep. 

23  Rise,  Lord,  cast  us  not  ever  off ; 

awake,  why  dost  thou  sleep  ? 

24  O  wherefore  iiidost  thou  thy  laee  ? 

tbrgett'st  our  cans!.'  distress'd, 

25  And  our  oppression  ?  For  our  soul 

is  to  ihe  dust  down  press'd  : 
Our  belly  also  on  the  earth, 
fast  eliaving,  liold  doth  take. 
SC  Rise  for  our  hi  Ij).  aiul  us  retleeui, 
ev'ii  for  ihy  nu  rcies'  saiie. 

rSALM  45. 
MY  heart  hiings  forth  a  goodly  thing  : 

my  wonlsthatl  indite. 
Concern  the  Kini;-  :  my  lonjjue's  a  peu 

of  one  that  swift  doth  write. 
Thou  fairer  art  than  sons  of  men  : 

into  thy  lips  is  store 
Of  grace  nifus'd  ;  God  therefore  tLe« 

Lath  bicss'd  ibi-  cvenuorc 


(    77    ) 

O  t'lOTi  that  art  the  mighty  One, 

thy  s\\ (ml  giixl  on  thy  tliisfh  ; 
Ev'ii  with  thy  glory  excollent, 

and  with  thy  mtijesty. 
For  meekness,  ti-mii.  and  righteousness, 

in  state  rule  ])Vosp'roiisly  ; 
Ami  thy  riglit  liand  shall  thee  instruct 

in  things  that  tlartul  h«'. 
Thine  arrows  sharply  pierce  the  heart 

of  th'  en'niies  of  the  King ; 
Ami  under  thy  suhjection, 

ttu'  people  down  do  bring. 
For  ever  and  tor  ever  is, 

O  God.  thy  throne  ot  might : 
The  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  is 

a  sceptre  that  is  right. 
Thou  lovest right,  and  hatest  ill: 

tor  God,  thy  God,  most  high. 
Above  thy  fellows  hath  with  th'oil 

of  joy  anointed  thee- 
O  aloes,  myrrh,  and  cassia. 

a  smell  thy  garments  had, 
Out  of  theiV'ry  palaces, 

whereby  they  made  thee  glad. 
Among  tliy  woinen  hononrable 

kings"  daughters  were  at  hand  : 
Upon  thy  right  hand  did  the  queen 

in  gold  of  Ophir  stand. 
O  daughter,  hearken  and  regard, 

and  do  thine  ear  incline  ; 
Likewise  forget  thy  ather's  house, 

and  peopli-  that  are  thine. 
Then  of  the  kin;?;,  desir'd  shall  be 

thy  beauty  velii'inently : 


EeoAtisehe  is  thy  Loi-d,  dotiioii 
liiiii  worship  lev'ivntly. 

12  The  daiigliter  thtre  of  lyre  shall  be 

Willi  jjiltsand  ofPiiiigs "great ; 
Thosf  ot  ilie  peopk  tliat  are  rich 
thy  favour  siiall  entivat. 

13  Beliold,  the  daughter  of  the  King 
I  all  gioiious  is  within  ; 

I  Aiid  with  enihroiderits  of  gold 

lit  r  gariuents  wrought  have  been. 

14  She  shall  be  brought  unto  the  Kiug^ 

in  lobes  with  needle  wrought ; 
Her  fr]low-> irgins  following, 
shall  unto  thee  be  broi;ght. 

15  They  shall  be  brought  with  gladness 

ajid  mirth  on  ev'ry  side,  [great, 

Into  the  palace  of  the  King, 
and  thei-ethey  shall  abide. 

16  Instead  of  thoie  thy  fatliers  dear, 
t  thy  children  thou  niay'st  take, 
ft            And  in  all  places  of  the  earth 
B               them  noble  princes  make. 


17  Thy  name  remeniber'd  I  will  malie 
througii  ages  all  to  be  : 
The  people,  therefore,  evermore 
shall  praises  give  to  thee. 

Anathev  of  the  same. 
MY  heart  inditing  is 

gowl  matter  in  a  song: 

speak  the  thi/igs  that  t  have  made, 

^vhich  to  tlie  King  belong  : 
My  tongue  shall  Ix?  as  quick, 

his  honour  to  indite, 


(.T9     )  i 

A-.  1%  the  pen  of  any  scrilx; 
that  list  til  fr.stto  \M-ite. 

2  Thoii'it  fii.rcst  of  all  mti), 

grace  in  tbj  lips  dotlitiow  : 
Aim!  thevefoi-e  hl.^ssinss  evevmoi'e 
ou  tlue  doth  God  bL'sto\v. 

3  Thy  sword  gird  oa  thy  thigJi, 

thou  that  arl  most  o;  might  ; 
Appear  in  dreadful  majesty, 
and  in  thy  glury  bright. 

4  For  meekness,  truth,  and  right, 

ride  prosperously  in  state  ; 
And  thy  right  hand  shall  teach  to  thee 
tlii.'igs  terrible  and  great. 

5  Tliyshaiitj  shall  iiieree  their  hearts 

that  fo».s  ait  to  the  King, 
Whereby  into  subjection 
the  people  thou  shalt  bring. 

6  T))y  royal  seat,  O  Lord, 

for  ever  shall  remain  ; 
The  sceptre  of  thy  kingdom  doth  ^  |l 

all  righteousness  maintain.  '; 

7  Thou  lo\  est  right,  and  hatcst  ill ; 

for  God,  tl»>-  God,  most  high, 
Above  tliy  fellows  hath  with  th'  oil 
of  joy  anointed  thee. 

8  Of  myrrh  anTl  spices  sweet 

a  smell  thy  garments  had, 
Out  of  the  i"\  'ry  palaces, 

w  hereby  they  made  tliee  glad. 

9  And  in  tliy  glorious  train 

king's  daughters  waiting  stand  : 
And  thy  fair  queen,  in  Ophir  gold, 
doth  stand  at  thy  right  hand. 


(     30     ) 

10  O  (lau^liter,  take  good  heefl, 

iiteline,  and  giv»- jjooil  tnr, 
Thou  must  ftirgiH  tiiy  kimlre.I  a 
and  t  itltev's  liouse  most  dear. 

11  Tin  btnutv  to  tlie  Kiiit,' 

shall  thciMklifl'tfiil  h.^  : 
And  do  tliQU  hiiniMy  woisliip  Iiiin, 
because  thy  l-onl  is  he. 

12  The  daughter  tlvc'iiot'  Tjtc 

thep"-  «ilh  a  gift  shall  be, 
And  all  the  wealthy  of  the  lauil 
shall  niaki'  tlfeir  suit  to  thee. 

13  Thednugliterof  the  king- 

all  sloiious  is  within ; 
And  v\ith  enibroidevies  of  g^old 
her  garments  wroue:ht  have  iieen. 

14  Shecomelhtothe  King 

in  robes  with  netille  wrought ; 
Tlie  \irijins  that  do  follow  Jur 
shall  uiito  thee  be  broi!g-hr. 

15  They  shall  be  brouu^ht  with  ^ot, 

aiid  uiirthon  ev'ry  side, 
Into  the  palace  of  the  Kintr, 
and  there  they  shaU  abide. 

16  And  in  thy  father's  stead, 
F^ifc^.  thy  children  thou  may"st  take, 
m/m      And  in  all  places  of  theearili, 
^^BL       them  noble  princes  make. 
^^^V  I  w  ill  shew  forth  thy  name 
^^^B'.      toc;enerationsall  : 

^^^K  Therefore  the  people  evermore 
^^Ht^      to  theeg;ive  praises  shall. 


(■    SI    ) 

PSALM  46. 

1  (.ODisoiir  ve.'iige-aiid  ouv  sti^ngtb, 
.ill  stmits  a  present  uhl ; 

2  TJieixfbiv,  a!tho;i8;h  the  eaith  remove, 

uewill  not  be  afraid  : 
Though  lulls  afTiidst  tiie  seas  be  cist  ; 

3  'i'hougii  wate.-s  roariiig  make, 

And  troubled  be  ;  yea,  tliOiigh  tlic  hills 
bj-  swelling  seas liu  shake. 

4  A  Hv^r  is,  whos '  streaais  do  glad 

'  tbe  city  of  our  God  ; 
'"    The  lioly'  place,  wherein  the  Lord, 
most' high  hath  his  abode. 

5  Gcrti  ill  the  midst  of  htr  duth  dwell: 

nothing  shaii  her  remove  ; 
The  J.oid  to  her  an  h^lpei'  will, 
and  tiiat  rightly  early,  pro^e. 

6  The  Heathen rag'dtnTiiuituousiy, 

the  kiiigdoiiis  movetl  were: 

Tlie  Lord  Gud  iittertd  his  voice, 

the  eartii  did  melt  ior  Itar. 

7  Tliel^rd  of  ho>;5  upon  our  side 

doth  constantly  reiiiuin  ; 
The  God  of  Jacob's  our  rtluge, 
us  sa  ely  to  maintain. 

8  Come,  and  behold  what  AvondVon?  wcrki 

have  by  the  Lord  been  wrought ; 
Come,  sc  e  what  dfsulalious 
he  cij  t'iie  earth  hath  broiiglit. 

9  Ui.to  the  en  Is  of  all  the  earth 

wars  iiito  peace  be  turns, 
Ihe  bow  he  brealis,  the  sjjearhe  cuts, 
in  fire  the  chariot  l>ti  rns. 
IC  Ee still,  ai.d  know  that  lam  God  : 
among  tiie  Heathen  I 

i*" 


(     82     ) 

"VVili  he  exalteil,  I  on  earth 
will  be  exulted  liigli. 
1)  Oiu-  God  who  is  the  Lord  of  hosts, 
is  still  iij)on  oursidf  : 
The  God  of  Jacob,  our  refuge, 
for  ever  will  abide. 

PSALM  47. 

1  ALL  pooph?,  clap  jom-  hands  to  God, 

with  voice  ot  triiniiph  shout  : 

2  For  dreadful  is  the  I.oitl  most  high ; 

great  Kin^  tlie  eartli  throujjliout. 
-  Tlie  Heathen  people  tinder  us 

lie  surely  shall  sidMhie, 
And  he  shall  make  the-  nations 

und  1-  otu-  feet  to  bow. 
4  The  lot  of  our  inheritance 

cliuoseout  for  us  shall  he. 
Of  .lacob,  \N  hoin  he  lovetl  well, 

ev'u  the  excellency, 
f-od  is  with  shouts  gonenp,  the  Lord 

witli  trumpets  souudint;  high. 
Sing  praise  to  (ind  :  sing  [>i-aise,  sing 

praise  to  our  King  sing  je.        [praise, 
For  (rtXi  i.i  Kiiig  of  all  the  earth  ; 

■with  knowlwlge  praise  express. 
f  God  rules  the  ni.;iohs  :  God  sits  on 

liis  ihroiie  of  holiness. 
9  'I  hi  prinees  of  the  people  are 

ass  ii^bled  willingly, 
Ev'n  of  the  God  of  Abraluim 

they  \\ho  llie  ptopie  be  ; 
For\Nhy  ?  (he  sliielcls  tinu  dodLfcB.l 

the  tarih.  are  only  his : 


(    83    ) 

Tliey  to  the  Ix)id  belong ;  vca,  he 
exalted  Kioatly  is. 

PSAL^t  45. 

1  GREAT  is  the  Lord,  and  greatly  he 

is  to  be  praised  still, 
"Within  the  city  of  our  God, 
upon  his  hoi  J  hill. 

2  Mount  Sion  stands  most  beaiUlful, 

the  joy  of  allthe  land  ; 
The  city  of  the  mighty  King 
on  her  north  side  doth  stand. 

3  The  Loi-d  within  her  palaces 

is  for  a  refuge  krtown. 

4  For  lo,  the  kings  that  gatlicr'd  were 

together,  by  hiive  gone. 

5  But,  when  they  did  behold  the  same, 

th^y  w  ond'ring  would  not  stay  ; 
But,  being  troubled  at  the  sight.' 
they  thence  did  ha^te  away. 
5  Great  terror  tiiere  took  hold  on  them  ; 
they  were  posscss'd  with  fear  ; 
Their  gHef  came  like  a  woman's  pain, 
when  she  ?.  child  doth  bear. 

7  Thou  Tarshisl)  ships  witl»  east  wind 

8  .    As  we  hare  !ieard  it  told  :       [break 'it. 
So,  in  the  citj  of  the  Lord, 

our  eyes  did  it  behold  : 
In  our  God's  city,  whi/»h  his  liand 
for  ever  establish  will. 

9  We  of  thy  loving-kiDdness  thought. 

Lord,  ill  tl.y  tcmplestill. 
10  O  Lord,  according  to  thy  name, 

through  all  Uie  earth's  thy  praise ; 


(     84     ) 

And  tliy  right  band,  O  Loi-d,  is  full 
of  liglitLOUsncss  ulwv.ys. 
'll  Because  thy  judgments  are  made  known, 
let  Sion  p.iomu  rejoice, 
Of  Jiidah  let  the  dmighurs  all 
send  forth  a  cheerful  voice. 
I  12  Widk  about  Sion,  nid  go  round; 
[  the  high  tow'rs  tliereof  tell. 

[  13  Consider  ye  her  palace^, 

and  ioavk  her  Indwarhs  well  ; 
That  ye  may  t<ll  posterity. 
14      For  tltis  God  doth  abide 
Onr  God  for  evermore  ;  lie  will 
cv'n  unto  death  us  guide. 

-  PSALM  4Q. 

L    1  IIEAR  this,  all ])eople,  and  giveeai", 

all  in  the  world  that  dwill  : 
I  2  Both  low  aiidliigh.  boi'irich  and  poor. 
fe  '3      My  mouth  shall  wiMloin  tell : 
K     My  heart  shall  know  kdge  meditate. 
"4       twill  incline  mine  tai" 

To  parables,  and  on  the  harp, 
my  sayings  ihvk  aeclare. 

5  Amidst  those  days  thtii  evil  be, 

why  slionld  I,  tearing,  doubt  ? 
AVlun  of  myherlsth'  inif|uity 
shall  ioiiiiM<;^me  ahoi.t. 

6  "WhoLVr  th. :  bi  that  i;.  ih,  irwealth, 

till  ir  cuJ.tukiice  do  pitch, 
\!id  boast  themselves  b»  cause  they  are 
ii.ccme  exceeding  rich  : 
I  none  of  these  his  brother  can 
redeem  by  any  waf  ; 


C    85    ) 

Nor  can  he  unto  God  for  hiia 
siif  nciont  ransom  pay : 

8  (Their  soiii's  rtileniptiou  precious  is, 

and  it  can  never  be.) 

9  That  still  he  should  for  ever  live, 

and  not  corniption  see. 

10  For  why  ?  heseelh  tl)at  wise  men  die, 

and  briitisb  fools  also 
Do  y^i  ish  ;  and  their  wealtli,  when  dead, 
to  others  they  let  go. 

11  Thf  ir  inward  thought  is  that  their  house 

and  dwelling-places  shall 
Stand  through  all  ages ;  they  their  lands 
by  their  own  names  do  call. 

12  But  yet  in  honour  shall  not  man 

abide  continually  ; 
But  passing  hence,  may  be  compar'd 
unto  the  beasts  that  die. 
:5  Thus,  brutish  foUy  plaiidyis 
^  their  v.isdo  n  and  their  way  ; 
Yet  their  posterity  approve 
what  they  do  fondly  say. 
-I  L;'ie  sheep  they  in  the  grave  are  laid, 
and  death  shall  them  devour  ; 
And  iii  the  mornina;  upright  men 

shall  over  them  have  pow'r : 
Their  beauty,  from  their  dwelling,  shall 
consume  within  '.he  ;^i-ave. 

15  But  from  hell's  hand  God  will  me  fi-ee,  '- 

for  he  shall  nie  Receive. 

16  Be  thou  not  then  afriid  when  cne 

enriched  thou  dost  s*^e,  ^ 

Kor  when  rhe  glory  of  his  houSi  .     5  >;'>: 

advanced  is  -^2  b'ryr.  :  -'  ?  '■ 


C    £6    ) 

17  For  he  shall  carrj'  Tiothing  hence, 

when  death  his  days  doth  end  ; 
Nor  shall  his  glory  after  him 
into  the  grave  descend. 

18  Although  he  his  own  soul  did  bless 

wliilst  lie  on  earth  did  live ; 
(And  when  thou  to  thyself  dost  well, 
1.        men  will  thee  praises  give  ;) 

19  He  to  his  father's  race  shall  go, 

they  never  shall  see  light. 

20  TVLnn  honour'd,  wanting  knowledge  is 

like  beasts  tiiat  perish  quite. 

PSALM  50. 

1  THE  mighty  God,  the  Lord, 

hath  spoken,  and  did  call 
The  earth,  irom  rising  of  the  sun 
to  where  he  hath  his  fall. 

2  Fi-om  out  of  Sion  hill, 

which  of  excellency 
And  beauty  the  perfection  is, 
God  sliined  gloriotisly. 

3  Our  Gotl  shall  surely  come, 

keep  silence  shall  not  he  : 
Before  hiixi  iirt  shall  waste,  great  storms 
shall  round  about  him  be. 

4  Unto  the  heavens  rlear 

h*-  from  above  shall  call, 
And  to  the  earth  likewise,  that  he 

niayindge  his  people  alL 
Togothir  let  my  saints, 

unto  me  gathered  \n  . 
Those  that  by  s  Krifice  have  made 

ii  coveuant  v  jth  lae. 


(     87    ) 

6  Atid  then  the  heavens  sliall 

his lighteousni ss  declare : 

Because  the  Lord  hiniselt  is  he 

by  whom  men  judged  aie. 

7  My  people  Is.'el  hear, 

speak  will  I  from  on  high, 

Against  thee  I  will  testify  : 

God,  ev'ii  thy  God  am  I. 

8  Iforthysaeiirtee 

no  blame  will  on  thee  lay. 
Nor  for  burnt-oif 'rings,  which  to  me 
thou  ofler'dst  ev'ry  day. 

9  111  take  no  calf  nor  goats 

from  house  or  fold  of  liiine  ; 

10  For  beasts  of  forests,  cattle  all 

on  thousand  hills,  are  \inite, 

11  The  fowls  on  moiuitains  high 

are  all  to  me  well  Jinown  : 
V/ild  beasts  w  hich  in  the  iields  do  lie, 
ev'n  thi-y  are  all  inine  own. 

12  Then,  if  I  hungry  were, 

I  would  not  leii  it  thee : 
Because  the  world,  aiul  fulness  all 
thereof,  he  longs  to  !at. 

13  Wiii  I  eat  flesh  of  bulls  ? 

or  goats'  bluod  drink'  will  I  ? 

14  Thanks  oSer  tliou  to  Gtjd,and  pay 

thy  vows  to  the  Most  High. 

15  And  call  upon  me  when 

in  trouble  thuu  shall  be  : 
1  will  deliver  thee,  and  Usou 
my  name  sliajt  glurifj. 
IC  BuMo  the  wicked  uian 

Godsail^i,  My  ]av\s  and  truth 


(     88     ) 

Sliould'st  tliou  declare  ?  lio\v  dai'st  ihou 
ni}  cov'iiant  in  thy  mouth  ?  [lake 

17  Siihrfhoii  instruction  hat'st, 

wliich  should  tliy  uays  direct  ; 
And,  sith  luy  words  Ijelii-id  thy  l»ck 
thou  casi'st,  ant!  doth,  n  ject. 

18  When  tliou  a  thiif  didst  sec, 

with  him  thou  didst  consent ; 
And  with  tlitvileadiilteixrs 
partaker  on  thou  went. 

19  TIksu  giv'st  ihy  mouth  to  ill, 

thy  toiiuiie  dtctitdoih  frame  ; 

20  T!)ou  sittNt  ni.d  'gr.inst  thj  brother 

thy  motlu  r"s  son  dost  shame,  [speak'st, 

21  Because  1  sjU  nee  kept, 

^    while  thou  tbrse  things  hast  wrought ; 
That  I  was  altotjetltt  r  like 

thyself,  hatli  been  thy  thought  : 
Yet  i  will  tliee  reprove, 

and  set  Ix  fore  thine  eyes, 
In  order  ranked,  thy  nnsdeeds, 

aiid  thine  iniquities. 
Now,  ye  that  Cod  forget, 

this  can  fully  consider; 
X«st  I  in  pit  ccs  fear  you  a)?, 
_and  none  can  jou  deliver, 
'^hoso  doih  oiler  praise 

pe  p;!orifies,  and  I 

II  shew  him  Cod's  salvation, 
lat  orders  right  his  way. 

Another  of  the  scmy. 
jniRhty  God,  the  Loitl,  hatli  spoke, 
rcaird  the  tariL  upoji.. 


(    89    ) 

Ev'n  from  the  vising  of  the  sun 
unto  his  goinsij  dowu. 

2  From  out  of'Sion,  his  own  hill,    - 

vihtretlie  perfection  high 
Of  btanty  is,  from  thence  the  Lord 
hath  shined  gloriously. 

3  OorGod  shall  come,  ai'.d  shall  no  more 

be  silent,  out  speak  out  : 
Before  him  fire  shuU  waste,  great  storms 
shall  compass  him  about. 

4  He  lothe  lit  avem  from  above, 

and  to  the  earth  below. 
Shall  call,  that  he  his. judgments  may 
before  his  people  show. 

5  Let  all  n.y  saiuts  together  be 

unto  me  gathered  ; 
Those  thnt  by  sacrifice  with  me 
a  covenant  have  made. 
«  And  then  thie  heavens  shall  declare 
his  righteousness  abroad  ; 
Because  the  Lonl  himself  doth  come  ; 
none  else  is  judge  but  God. 
7  Htar^  O  my  people,  and  I'll  speak  ; 
O  Israel  by  name. 
Against  thee"  I  will  testify  ; 
God,  ev'nihy  God,  I  am. 
I  I  for  thy  saerifiet  s  fcvv 
reprove  ihVe  never  %\  ill. 
Nor  for  burnt-off'rings  to  have  been 
be  ore  me  offi  r'd  still. 
9  ril  take  no  bullock,  nor  he-goats 
from  house  nor  folds  of  ilii;.'. 
10  For  beasts  of  forest,  cattle  ail 
©u  tlyuiur.'J  hi  lis,  ar<*  mine 


(    90     ) 

11  The  fowls  are  all  to  me  well  known 
that  mountains  high  do  yield  : 
And  I  do  challenge  as  mine  own 
the  wild  beasts  of  tlie  Held. 
T2  If  1  were  hungi-y,  I  would  not 
to  thee  for  need  complain  ; 
For  earth,  and  all  its  fulness,  doth 
to  me  of  right  pertain  ; 

13  That  I  to  eat  the  flesh  of  bulls 

take  pleasui-e,  dost  thou  think 
Or  that  I  need,  to  quench  my  thirst, 
the  blood  of  goats  to  drink  ? 

14  Nay,  rather,  unto  me,  thy  God, 

thanksgiving  olfer  thou ; 
To  the  Most  High  perform  thy  w  ord, 
and  fully  pay  thy  vow» 

15  And  in  the  day  of  trouble  great 

see  tliatthoii  call  on  me  : 
I  will  deliver  thee,  and  thou 
rny  name  shalt  glorify. 

16  Bu!  God  unto  the  wicked  saith, 

Why  should'st  tliou  mention  Jnake 
Of  mycommauds?  howdar'st  thou  in 
thy  mouth  my  eo\  'nant  take  ? 
J 7  Sitli  it  is  so,  that  tliou  dost  hste 
all  good  instruction; 
And  siih  thou  cast'st  behind  thy  back, 
and  slight 'st  m^  words  each  oiie. 
^hen  thou  a  t'.iiif  didst  see,  then  straight 
^  thou  joiu'dst  Willi  hiai  in  sin  ; 

witn  the  viie  adulterers 
tlioti  hast  partaker  been. 
Thy  ntouth  to  evil  thou  dost  give, 
tity  tongue  deceit  dothl'rauie. 


C    91    ) 

20  Thou  sitt'st,  and  'gainst  thy  brother 

thy  motlier's  son  to  shame,     [speak'st, 

21  These  things  thou  wickedly  hast  done, 

and  I  have  silent  been  : 
Ihou  thought'st  that  I  was  like  thyself, 

and  did  approve  thy  sin  •• 
»But  I  will  sharply  thee  reprove, 

and  I  will  order  right 
Thy  sins  and  thy  transgressions 
in  presence  of  thy  sight. 

22  Consider  this,  and  l>e  afraid, 

ye  that  forget  the  Lord, 
Lest  I  in  pieces  tear  you  all, 
wlien  none  can  help  afford. 

23  Who  ofTieth praises  me  glorifies: 

I  will  shew  God's  salvation 
To  him  that  ordereth  aright 
his  life  and  conversation. 

PSALM  51. 

1  j^TER  thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 

have  mercy  upon  me : 
For  thy  compassions  great,  blot  out, 
all  mine  iniquity. 

2  Me  cleanse  from  sin,  and  thorougldy 

from  miriij  inic^uity.  ,       [wash 

3  For  my  transgressiqys  I  confess : 

my  sin  I  ever  see. 

4  'Gainst  thee,  tlvx  oiilv  have  I  slnn'd, 

ill  thy  sifjlit  done  this  ill : 
That  wiit-ii  thou  spi  ak'st  thou  mav'st  1)C 
and  clear  in  mdging  still.  [I'l^t, 

5  Behold.  Tin  iiiiq'iity 

was  form'd  tl  e  womb  witliin ; 


(    92    ) 

My  mother  also  rae  conceiv'd 

in  guiltiness  ami  sin. 

6  BeJioiil.  tliou  in  the  ntwaixl  parts 

M  it!i  triitli  ilelighted  iu-t ; 
And   .vistloni  tbon  slmlt  make  me  know 
within  t!)eJ)iddeii  j>art. 

7  Do  tlioii  with  h>ssop  sprinkle  me, 

I  Siiuli  be  cleai:sal  so : 
Yea,  wash  thou  me.  aiid  then  I  shall 
be  wbittvthan  iliesiiow. 

8  Of  gladness  and  of  loyt'iilr.ess 

niake  nie  to  lieur  the  \  oiee : 
That  so  these  very  hoiii  s,  which  thoU 
hast  broken  may  rejoice. 

9  All  iiiiiieiniquitRS  bloi  oiit ; 

thy  fact  !ii-ie  from  my  Ni  i. 

10  Create  a  cb;.n  lieart,  Lord,  rentw 

a  ri^fu  sp'rit  me  within 

11  Cast  nie  noi  from  tb.y  si.q^ht,  r.ortake 

thy  Holy  Sp'rit  away. 

12  Restore  me  thy  salvatM^rvs  joy  : 

with  tby  free  So'rit me  slay. 

13  Then  wijl'l  uach  thy  ways  unto 

tliiise  that  trai.sgresors  be; 
Aiid  (iioso  iliat  siiiUi  rs  are,  shall  tiieu 
be  tiiriied  liiao  il;i<'. 

14  O  GotI,  of  my  salvation  Goil, 

nie  from    bloiid-gi,iltii>t  ss 
Set  free  :  t!»en  sliall  my  tuitgne aloud 
sii:,!joflhy  rig)»l(,oiisness. 

15  My  eiv)S(d  lips,  O  Liud,  by  thee 

li  t  t!)em  be  ojHned, 
Then  shall  tby  prais;  s  by  my  mouth 
abiy;iO  be  published. 


(    53    ) 

16  For  thou  desirst  not  sacrifice, 

else  would  I  give  it  thee; 
Nor  wilt  tliou  v.ith  hwr.U-ofrering 
at  all  deli'rlued  be. 

17  A  broken  spirit  is  to  God 

a  pleasinc;  sacrifice  ; 
A  broken  and  a  contrite  heart, 
Lord,  thou  wilt  not  despise. 

18  Shew  kindness,  and  do  good,  O  Lord, 

to  Sion,  thine  own  lull  ; 
The  walls  of  thy  Jerusalem 
bnild  up  of  t'iy  I'ood  will.         [please, 

19  Then  r:;rhteo«is  oftVuigs  .^Iiall  thee 

ni'd  o;rri!i!!:sburnt,  which  they 
Witli  whole  bunn-nffViiigs,  and  with 
shall  oil  thine  altar  lay.  [calves, 

PSALM  52. 

1  \^TIY  dost  thou  boast,  O  mighty  man, 

of  mischief  and  of  ill? 
The  sofxhu'ss  o '  alaiighty  God, 
endurt^th  ever  still. 

2  Thy  tongue  mischievous  calumnies 

devisvth  subtiif  iy. 
Like  to  a  mzor  sharp  to  cut, 
workinir  (kceitfidly. 

3  111  i-iore  than  ffood,  and  moretlian  trut'.i, 

thou  lo^•est  to  speak  wrong ; 

4  Thou  lovest  all-devouring  words, 

O  thou  deceit  fid  tongue. 

5  So  God  shiil  thee  destroy  for  aye, 

remove  thee,  pluck  thee  out 
.;      Quite  from  thy  house,  out  of  the  land 
"^         of  life  be  shall  thee  root. 


I 


m 


(    94    ) 

5  Tlie  lighteous  shall  it  see,  and  fear, 
and  laugh  at  him  they  shall : 

7  Lo,  this  the  man  is,  tliat  did  not 

make  God  his  strength  at  all : 
But  he  in  his  abundant  wealth 

liis  confidence  did  jilace ; 
And  he  took  strength  unto  himself 

from  his  own  wickedness. 

8  But  I  am  in  the  house  of  God 

like  to  an  olive  green  ; 

;My  conf-deuce  for  ever  hath 

upon  God's  mercy  been. 

9  And  I  for  ever  wiifihee  praise, 

because  thou  hast  done  this ; 
I  on  thy  name  will  wait ;  for  good 
before  thy  saints  it  is. 

PSALM  53. 

1  THAT  there  is  not  a  God,  tlie  fool 

doth  in  his  heart  conclude  ; 
They  are  corrupt,  their  works  are  vile, 
not  one  of  them  doth  gootl. 

2  The  Lord  upon  the  ^ons  of  men, 

from  heav'n  did  cast  his  eyes, 
To  see  if  any  oyie  there  was 
that  sought  Gotl,  and  was  wise. 

3  Tltey. altogether  filthy  are, 

ihey  all  are  backward  gone ; 
A;id  there  is  none  that  doeth  good, 
no,  not  so  much  as  one- 

4  Tliese  workers  of  iniquity, 

»lo  they  not  know  at  all, 
That  tliey  my  jieople  eat  as  bread, 
and  on' God  do  not  call  ? 


5  Ev'ii  there  tliey  were  afraid,  and  stood 

with  trembling  all  disniay'd, 
"Whereas  there  was  no  cause  at  all 

whv  thev  should  be  ai'rr.id  ; 
For  Goil  his  l)one^  that  thee  besieg'd 

hath  scatter'd  all  abroad  ,  v, 

Thou  hast  confounded  them,  for  tUey 

despised  are  of  God. 

6  Lt  t  Isr'el's  liilji  from  Sion  come : 

when  back  the  Lord  shall  bring 
His  captives,  Jacob  shall  rejoice. 
And  Israel  shall  sing. 

PSALM  54. 

1  SAVE  me,  O  God,  by  thy  gi-eat  name, 

and  .judge  me  by  thy  strength. 

2  My  prin  er  hear,  O  Gcjd ;  give  ear 

unto  iny  words  at  length. 
o  For  they  that  strangers  are  to  me 
do  up  against  nie  rise  ; 
Oppressors  seek  my  soul,  and  God 
set  no;  before  their  eyes. 

4  '1  he  Loid  my  God  my  helper  is, 

lo.  thtjt-efore  I  ani  bold  ;. 

lie  taketh  part  with  ev'ryone 

that  du'Ji  my  soul   uphold. 

5  Unto  Uiii."  entniies  be  shall 

n;ischi<.f  and  ill  repay; 
O  for  thy  tiuth's  sake  cut  them  off, 
and  sweep  them  clean  away. 

6  I  will  a  sacrifice  to  thee 

givewiih  free  willingness: 
Thy  rjime,  O  Lord,  because 'lis  goo:'., 
wiU»  praise  I  will  confess. 


(     96     ) 

7  For  he  hath  me  delivered 
fioia  all  adversities; 
And  liis  desire  mine  eye  hath  seen 
upon  iuiiie  enemies. 

PSALM  55. 

1  LORD,  hear  my  pray'r  ;  hide  not  thyself 

irom  my  entiieating  voice. 

2  Attend  and  hearrn^  ;  in  my  plaint 

I  mom-n  a;!d  make  a  noise. 

3  iiecausf  of  I'l'  enemy's  voice,  and  for 

Knvd  tnen's  opprssion  gi'eat ; 
On  me  tho^'  Cu5t  iniquity, 
a'ld  ttiey'  in  wrath  me  hnf e. 

4  Sore  pain'd  witliin  me  is  my  heart ; 

deatii's  terrors  on  me  .all. 

5  On  me  comts  trembling,  fear  and  dread 

o'evwhelmcd  me  witliai. 

6  O  that  I,  like  a  dove,  had  wings ! 

said  I,  then  would  1  dee 
Far  hence,  that  I  might  find  a  place 
whv  re  1  in  rest  might  be- 

7  Lo,  tlien  fur  oil' I  wander  would, 

aiid  in  thedosart  stay. 
5;?  From  windy  storm  and  tempest! 

wouid  haste  to  'scape  asvay. 
0  O  Lovdon  them^!  strnctionlM-ing, 
i'.nd  uii  their tone:ues  divide; 
Foi-  i:»  the  city  violt  ncc  ^ 
u-.kI  strife  1  liave espy'd. 
in  Til' y  dav  luid  night  upon  the  walls 
do  i';o  ab;iiit  it  lonnd  ; 
Tliero  ;nisclii<f  is,  and  soiTOW  tua:e 
in  midst  ofit  is  found. 


(    97    ) 

.11  AbuiKliir.t  wielvcdiipss  tliere  is 
i  '        vithiii  li.T  inward  part: 

Ami  f;oiii  hti-  stivets  ('ecoitfulness 
and  guile  do  not  depart- 

12  He  wiis  1)0  foe  t!ial  r.ie  reproach'd, 

then  that  cndmv  I  could  ; 
Kor  hater  that  dit^'gainst  me  boast, 
from  liira  me  hide  I  v  ould. 

13  Batthou,  man  wh8  mioe  eqii-al,  g'uide, 

aiid  mine  acqnaintaince  svast. 

14  We  j^iii'd  sweet  counsels,  to  God's 

in  company  we  past.  [liouse 

15  Let  death  upon  them  seize,  and  down 
1  -t  l!;em  go  quick  to  iitU : 

For  wickedness  doth  ranch  abound 
among  tltem  w  here  they  dwell. 

16  I"li  call  on  God  ;  God  w  ill  me  save. 

17  I  H  pray,  and  make  a  noise 

At  ev't?lfi)pg,  mornijig,  aiKi  at  noon ; 

and  h«^shall  hear  my  \  oiee. 
IS  He  hat!)  my  sotd  a.liver.d, 

that  i  t  in  peace  iT.i-jlit  be, 
From  battK-  that  ag  linsi  lue  was : 

for  many  were  wiiii  nie. 

19  TlieLord  sl.aH  liear.  and  ihem  affiic;, 

o:  old  who  hatli  abode : 
Because  they  never  ciianges  have, 
ilierefor^  they  i'cuv  nut  God. 

20  'Gainst  those  tliat  were  at  pi-ace  with 

be  batli  put  lorlh  liis  haiid  :  j^hiin 

Tlie  covfcjmiil  that  he  iiad  lu.ide, 
bj  breaking  he  profan'd. 

21  More  smooth  tiiaii  buiti  r  were  Li^  wcrdj. 

w  liile  ill  liis  heart  was  war ; 


(     98    ) 

His  spceelies  were  move  soft  tlian  oil, 
and  ^et  drawn  swords  they  are. 

22  Cast  thcu  thy  burden  on  the  Lord, 

and  he  shall  thi  e  sustain  : 
Yea  he  shall  cause  tlie  rigliteous  man 
unmoved  to  rt'U.a'ni. 

23  But  thou,  O  Lon!  my  God,  those  men 

injustice  sliaU  oVrlhrow, 
And  in  destruction's  dungeon  dark 

at  last  slialt  lay  iheni  low : 
Tiie  hloody  and  deceiirul  men 

sliall  not  live  half  their  days : 
But  upon  thee  with  confidence 

I  will  depend  al^^  ays. 

PSALM  56. 
3  SHEW  mercy,  Loixl,  to  me  for  man 
would  swallow  me  outnglu  ; 
He  me  oppresseth,  while  he  doth 
against  medaih  light. 

3  They  daily  wo' Id  me  swallow  up, 

that  hate  me  spitefully  : 
For  ihey  be  many  that  do  fight 
•against  mt\  O  Most  High. 
?,  Wlieii  Tm  afr.id,  I'll  trust  in  thee. 

4  In  God   ril  |jruise  liis  word  ; 
;■.':•..  I  N\iH  not  fear  what  ttesh  can  do, 
■'^^       my  trust  is  in  tlio  Lord. 

5  Jlaeh  day  iliey  wrest  my  words :  their 

"saiiist  iiieare  all  for  ill.  [thoughts 

f)  Tlu  y  meet,  the>  ''urJ^,  tley  mark  my 

waiting  n.y  soul  to  kill.  [stepj, 

l5i«t  shall  ihey  by  iniquity 
escape  iby'judgmuits  so  ? 


(    95    ) 

O  God,  with  indignation  dowH 
do  thou  the  people  throw. 

8  My  wand'riiigs  all  what  they   have  beeu 

thou  know'st,  their  number  took  ; 
Into  thy  boitle  put  my  tears ; 
are  they  not  m  thy  bpok  ? 

9  Mv  foes         .    «henl  cry,  turn  back 

Iknort-t  God  is  for  me. 

10  In  God  his  woni  I'll  paise ;  his  word 

in  God  shall  pi-aised  be. 

11  In  God  I  trust;  I  will  not  fear 

wliat  man  can  do  to  me. 

12  Thy  vows  upon  me  are,  O  God : 

I'll  render  praise  to  thee. 

13  Wilt  thou  not,  who  from  death  me  sav'd 

my  feet  from  falls  keep  free, 
To  \\i,lk  before  God  in  the  light 
of  those  that  living  be  ? 

PSALM  57. 

1  BE  merciful  to  me,  O  God, 

tliv  mercy  unto  nie 
Do  tiiou  extend,  because  my  soul 

doth  put  Iier  trust  in  thee  ; 
Yea,  in  the  shadow  of  thy  wings 

my  refuge  I  wHl  place, 
Until  these  sad  calamiiies 

do  wholly  overpass. 

2  My  cry  I  wvl  cause  to  ascend 

unto  the  Lord  most  high: 
To  God  who  doth  all  things  for  i 
V    perform  most  perfectly. 

3  From  heav'n  he  sha  1  send  down,  aud  nic 

from  his  reproach  defend 


(    100    ) 

Tliat  would  dt  voiu-  me :  God  his  triitli 
and  mercy  forth  shall  st  iid. 

4  My  soul  among  tkrce  lions  is, 

i  i^iv-biands  iivt-  among, 
i      Men's  sons,  wliost  titth  are  spears  and 
■  a  shaip  sword  is  th.-ir  tongue,     [daits, 

5  Be  thou  exaltid  very  high 

above  the  heuN^ns,  O  God  : 

Let  thou  thy  gk-ry  be  advanc'd 

o'er  all  the  eaith  abroad. 

6  My  soul's  hov\  'd  dow  n ;  for  they  a  net 

have  laid  my  sU  ps  to  snare ; 
Into  the  pit  which  ihey  have  digg  d 
for  me,  they  fali'ii  are. 
>  7  My  heart  is  fix'd,  my  luart  is  ns  d, 
b  God  :  rirsing  and  pnnse 

8  My  gloiv  wake  ;  wake  psalt'ry  harp ; 

nivself  I'll  early  raise. 

9  I'll  praise  thee  'mong  the  people,  Lord  ; 

'niong  nations  sing  v\ ill  I ;      . 

10  For  great  to  heaven  thy  mercy  is, 

ihy  truth  is  to  the  sky. 

11  O  Lord  exalted  be  thy  name 

a'lxive  the  hcav'ns  to  stand  ; 
r  o  thou  thy  glory  far  advance 
-  ,-above  both  sea  and  land. 


m 


PSALM  53. 
i  IjOvc.  O  congregation, 

indc.tl  speak  righteousness? 

O  ye  tlv.a  are  the  sons  of  men, 

judge  ye  with  uprightness? 

2  '  ea,  ev'ii  wiiliin  your  vcr\  hearts 

ve  wickedness  have  done  ; 


(     101    ) 

And  ye  the  vTlfeiice  of  your  handi 
do  wpi!|h  the  earth  upon. 

3  The  wiiked  iiien  estranged  are, 

ev'n  frore  the  very  vvonil) ; 
They,  speaking  lies,  do  stray  as  soon 
as  to  tJie  world  tiny  come. 

4  Unto  a  serpent's  poison  like 

tht  ir  poison  dotli  appear  ; 
Yea,  they  are  like  tiie  adder  deaf, 
that  closely  stops  her  ear  ; 

5  That  so  she  ma^  not  hear  the  voice 

of  one  that  charai  her  would, 
No,  not  thoush  he  most  cunning  were, 

and  charm  most  wisely  could. 
0  Tlieir  t' ■  ill,  O  Gml,  within  their  mouth 

brt  ak  thou  in  pi^-ct'S  small : 
The  great  t>  Kh  btvak  thou  out,  O  Lortl, 

of  these  young  lions  all. 

7  Let  them  like  wat-rs  melt  away, 

which  down'.\  ard  still  do  flow : 
In  pieces  ctit  his  anows  all, 
when  he  shall  btndhis  bow. 

8  Like  to  a  snail  that  melts  away, 

let  each  of  (hem  be  gone ; 
Like  woman's  birth  untimely, ' 
they  never  see  the  sun. 

9  He  shall  thetn  talce  away  befor 

vour  pots  the  thorns  can  find,  j 
Both  living,  and  in  fuiT  great, 

as  with  a  stormy  wind. 
10  The  righteous,  wheji  he  vengeaSice ! 

he  shall  Ix-  joyful  then  ; 
The  1  isht'oiis  oi--^ shall  v.its'a bis  feet 

in  blood  of  wicked  men. 


(    102    ) 

11  So  men  shall  say,  The  righteous  man 
reward  shall  never  miss; 
And  verily  upon  the  earth 
a  God  to  jiid^^e  there  is. 

PSAL:M  59. 

1  MY  God,  deliver  nie  from  those 

that  are  mine  enemies: 
And  do  thou  me  defend  from  those 
tha',  up  against  me  rise. 

2  Do  thou  deliver  me  from  them^ 

that  work  iniquity. 
And  give  me  safi  ty  from  the  men 
o!  bloodv  cruelty. 

3  For  lo.  thpy  for  my  soul  lay  wait: 

the  mights  do  combine 
Against  me,  Lord,  not  for  my  faulty 
nor  any  sin  of  mine. 

4  They  run,  and  without  fault  in  me 

themselves  do  ready  make, 
A\i  ake  to  meet  me  with  thy  help, 
and  do  thou  notice  take, 

5  Awalce  tliinfore.  Lord  God  of  hosts, 

thou  God  of  Israel, 
To  vi^it  Heathen  all :  spare  none 
that  wickedly  rebel. 

6  At  ev'ning  they  go  to  and  fro : 

the}  malve  great  noise  aiwl  sound, 
Like  to  a  dog,  and  often  walk 
about  the  city  round. 

7  BehoUl  t'-ey  bt  Ich  out  w  ith  their  mouth 

and  in  their  lips  are  swords ; 
For  they  do  say  thus,  AVho  is  lie 
thai  liow  doth  hcai'  our  words  ? 


C     103    ) 

8  But  t-iou,  O  I.(>nl,  shalt  laugh  at  tl.fem, 

and  all  l!ie  Heathen  mock. 

9  While  he's  in  pow'r  I'll  wait  on  thee ; 

for  God  is  my  high  Rook. 

10  He  of  my  inercv  lliat  is  God 

betimes  shall'iie  prevent : 
Upon  mine  en'mies  God  shall  let 
nie  see  my  heart's  content. 

11  Them  slay  liot,  lest  my  folk  forget : 

but  scatter  them  abroad 
Bv  thy  stron;;  pow'r ;  ami  bring  them 
'O  ihon  our  shield  and  God.        [ilown, 

12  For  their  moutirs  sin,  -and  for  the  words 

that  fjim  their  lips  do  fiy, 
Let  them  betaken  in  their  piide; 
because  thty  curse  and  Ue. 

13  In  wrath  consume  them,  them  consume 

that  so  they  may  not  be : 
And  that  in  Jacob,  God  doth  rule 
to  th'  earth's  ends,  let  them.  see. 

14  At  ev*iiiii<:;  let  tbo<i  theni  return,  ' 

makii.g  j;reat  noise  ae.d  sound. 
Like  to  a  dog,  and  oftt  n  walk 
about  the  city  ror.nd. 

15  And  let  thtra  v.ander  up  and  down 

in  seeking  food  to  eat ;  ^\ 

And  let  tlieni  grudge  wiien  they  shall 
be  satisfy "d  with  mf  at-  '    .     [not 

16  But  of  ihypovvV  I'll  sing  aloud  ; 

at  mom  thy  mercy  praise: 

For  thoU  to  me  my  refuge  w  :ut , 

a  ;d  tow'rin  troublous  dnys. 

17  O  GskI.  thon  art  uiy  strem^th,  I  will 

sing  praises  unto  thee : 


(     1C4     ) 

Tor  God  is  my  defence,  a  Gixl 
of  liiercy  unto  ir.e. 

PSALM  60. 
1  O  LORD,  thou  liast  rejected  us, 
and  scatter'd  us  abroad  : 
Thou  justly  hast  displeased  been; 
retun!  to  us.  O  God. 
I  Theeartli  to  n-v-inblr  thou  hast  made  ; 
then  in  did  breaches  make  : 
Do  thou  tlurcof  the br' acius  heal, 
because  the  land  doth  shake. 
5  Unto  thy  jjpople  thou  hard  ti-ingfs 
hast  sliew'd,  and  on  them  sent ; 
And  thon  hast  caus'd  in  to  driidi 
wine  of astonishii  ent 
i  And  yet  a  banner  tliou  hast  giv'n 
to  them  wi'O  thee  do  fear 
Tliat  \t  bv  thi  m,  becaiT^e'  of  truth, 
disijlayid  niay  appear. 
;  That  thy  heiovt  d  people  may 
deliver'd  be  from  thraU, 
ave  with  t!ie  |)0\vV  of  thy  right  banit, 
and  hear  me  A\heu  I  call. 
God  in  his  holiness  hath  spoke: 
herein  I  will  take  pit  asure : 
lecheni  I  will  divide,  and  forth 
,  ,  V  ill  Siiceotli's  valU  y  nieasiu'e. 
dil' :  d  I  ehiiu)  as  mine  by  right; 

?''.ai  assch  rriiiie  shr^l  bt-: 
Ephi  1  111  is  of  mine  head  tlie  strength ; 

Jsk!  h  priv.  s  lav.  s  for  me  J 
:j{oaVs  my  wasliiuy;  pot :  my  shoe 
ill  over  Edom  tiirow  : 


(    105    ) 

And  over  P:  lestina's  land 

I  will  in  triumph  s;o. 
;  9  O  who  is  lu-  will  bring  me  to 

the  citv  foitify'd  ? 
O  who  is'  he  tltat  to  the  land* 

of  Edom  will  me  guide? 

10  O  God,  wliich  hadst  us  cast  oflT, 

this  thing  w  i>t  thou  not  do  ? 
E\"n  thou,  O  God,  which  didest  not 
ovth  witii  our  armits  go  ? 

11  Help  us  from  trouble :  for  the  help 

is  vain  which  man  supplies. 

12  Through  God  we'll  do  gi'eat  acts ;  he  shall 

tread  down  oin-  enemies. 

PSALM  61. 

1  O  GOD.  give  ear  unto  my  cry  ; 

unto  my  piay'r  attend. 

2  From  th'  utmost  corner  of  of  the  land 

my  cry  to  tliee  I'll  send. 
"What  time  my  ht  art  is  overwhelm'd, 

and  in  perplexity ; 
'Do  tliou  me  lead  unto  the  Rock 

that  higher  is  than  I. 

3  For  thou  hast  for  my  refuge  been 

a  shelter  by  thy  pow  *r ; 
And  for  defence  agairistmy  foes 
thou  hast  lieen  a  strong  towVi 

4  Witliiji  thy  laVjenacle  I 

■  for  ever  will  abide  : 
And  under  covf  rt  of  thy  wings 
with  confider-ce  me  hide. 

5  For  thou  the  vows  !hat  I  did  n.akr^ 

Q  Lord  my  God,  didst  hear: 


(    106     ) 

Thou  hast  p:iv'n  iiie  the  heritage 
of  those  thy  natue  tliat  fear. 

6  A  life  prolonn'M  for  many  tlays 

thou  to  llie  King  sliait  "yive  : 
Like  iniiny  generations  be 
the  years  wliich  he  shall  live. 

7  He  in  God's  pi-tsence  his  abwle 

for  evermore  shall  liave; 
O  do  thou  truth  and  inerey  both 
prepare  that  may  him  save. 

8  And  so  will  I  perpetually 

sing-  praise  unto  thy  name  : 
That  having-  made  my  vows,  I  may 
each  day  perform  the  same. 

PSALM  02. 

1  MY  soul  with  expectation 

depends  on  (iod  indeetl  : 
My  stren,;;;th  and  my  salvation  doth 
i'roni  him  alone  proceed. 

2  He  only  my  salvation  is, 

and  my  strong  rock  is  he  : 

He  only  is  my  sure  defence ; 

nnich  mov'il  1  shall  not  be. 

3  How  long  will  ye  against  a  man 

plot  misGhief"?  ye  shall  all 
Be  slain  :  ye  as  a  tott'ritig  fence 
sliall  be,  and  bowing  wall. 

4  Th(  y  only  plot  to  cast  him  down 

from  his  exeelleijcy  : 
They  joy  in  lies,  with  mouth  they  bless, 
but  they  ein-je  inwardly. 

5  My  soul  wait  thou  with  patience 

upon  thy  God  alone: 


c  107  r 

On  him  dependeth  all  my  hope 
aud  exptelatioii. 

6  He  only  my  salvation  is, 

and  my  strong  rock  is  he : 
He  only  is  my  sure  defence  ; 
I  sliall  not  moved  be. 

7  In  God  my  ^lory  placed  is, 

and  my  salvation  sure  : 
lu  God  the  rock  is  of  my  strength, 
my  refuge  most  w^cure. 

8  Ye  people,  place  your  confidence 

in  liini  continually  r 
Before  him  poor  ye  out  your  heart  | 
God  is  our  refugejhigh. 

9  Surely  mean  men  are  vanity, 

and  great  men  are  a  lie : 
In  balance  laid,  they  wholly  are 
more  light  than  vanity. 

10  Trust  ye  not  in  oppression, 

in  robb'ry  be  not  vain  ; 
On  wealth  set  not  your  hearts,  when  as 
ineieasetl  is  your  gain. 

11  God  hatli  it  spoken  once  to  me, 

yea,  this  I  heard  again. 
That  power  to  Almighty  God, 
alone  doth  appertain. 

12  Yea,  mercy  also  u;ito  thee 
^^        belo    rs,  O  L(  rd,  alone  ; 

For  thou  accordiiig  to  his  work 
reward  ist  ev'ry  one. 

PSALM  63. 
1  LORD,  thee  my  God,  Til  early  seek 
my  soul  doth  tliirst  for  thee. 


I 


(     103    ) 

]My  flcsli  longs  in  a  di  y  parch'd  land 

wluiein  no  watt  is  be ; 
Tliai  I  tliy  poN\er  may  beliold 

and  briy,l)tiu-ss  of  tl«y  face, 
As  I  hiwir  sciii  thee  In  ivtofoie 

Willi  in  lliy  lioly  ]jlace. 
Since  bttter  is  thy  love  than  life, 

niy  lijjs  tlue  piaist-  shall  give. 
I  in  t'ly  lianie  wiM  lift  my  hands, 
and  bless  tin  e  while  I  live. 
Ev'iias  with  marrow  and  with  fat 

niy  soul  sliall  filUdbe  : 
Then  shall  my  luouth  \\itJi  joyful  lips 

sing  piaisi  s'  iinio  thu-  ;* 
Whin  I  doihee  upon  my  bed 

rem  iiiber  v ithdelijarht. 
And  wheii  on  thee  I  nuditate 

In  watches  'if  tht  nii^'tit. 
In  shadow  of  thj  win^rs  I'M.joy  ; 

for  thou  Piine  help  hast  been. 
My  soul  till .'  follows  lianl.  and  me 

thy  riglil  hand  doth  sustain. 
Who  seek  niy  soul  tojspill  shall  sink 

down  toeartirs  lowest  room. 
They  by  the  sword  shall  be  cut  off 

and  fo'.i's'  prey  beco 'ie. 
Yet  sliall  tiie  kina-  in  Gofl  rejoice, 

and  caclidne  f  loi'y  shall 
Thar  swear  by  hiiti :  but  stopp'd 

ihenionthof  liars  all.  [diall 

PSALM  64. 
WHF.K  I  to  thee  my  prayer  make. 
Loid,  to  my  voice  give  (ar  ; 


be 


(    109    ) 

My  life  save  from  the  ejiemj-, 

of  whom  I  staml  ill  ftar. 
Mf  from  tilt ii-  svciet  counsel  hide. 

w  ho  do  live  wick,  clly  ; 
From  iiisturectioii  of  those  men 

tliat  work  iniquity: 
Wlio  do  ilitir  tongues  with  malice  whet, 

and  make  them  cut  like  s\\  ords  ; 
[n  whose  bent  bows  are  arrows  set, 

ev'n  sharp  and  bitter  w  onh  ; 
That  they  may  at  tlie  perfect  man 

in  secret  aim  their  shot  ; 
Vea,  suddenly,  they  dare  at  him 

to  shoot,  and  fiar  it  not. 
In  ill  encourage  they  themselves  ; 

and  their  snares  close  do  lay, 
Togt  thcr  conference  they  have  ; 

AVho  sliall  them  see?  tliey  say. 
They  ha\esearch'd  out  iniquities; 

a  perft  ct  st  arcli  they  keep ; 
Of  each  of  them  the.inward  thought, 

and  veij  heart,  is  deep. 
God  sliall  an  arrow  sh.oot  at  thero, 
i     and  wound  them  suddenly. 
So  their  ow ii  tongut-  shall  them  confound } 

all  who  them  see  shall  fly. 
'  And  on  all  meu  a  fear  shall  fall, 
I     God's  works  they  shall  declare  ; 
For  they  shall  wisely  notice  take 

what'these  his  doings  are. 
In  God  t!ie  rigiiteous  shall  rejoice, 

and  tr>ist  upon  his  might ; 

i  Yea,  they  shall  greatly  glory  all 

in  heart  that  are  upright. 


(    no   ) 

PSALIVI  65. 

1  PRAISE  waits  for  thee  in  Sion,  Lord  ; 

tot  heo  vows  paid  shall  be. 

2  O  thoH  that  luaitr  artof  praj  V, 

all  flesh  shall  come  to  thee. 
5  Iniquities,  I  must  confess, 
prevail  atrajiist  me  do  ; 
But  as  for  our  transjrressions, 
them  purge  asvay  shah  thou. 

4  Bless'd  is  the  man  whoin  thou  dost 

ard  mak'st  approach  to  thte,    [choose, 
Th5:  }\\e  within  thy  courts,  O  Loit], 

niaj' still  a  dwellVrhe  ; 
"We  sun  ly  shall  be  satisfy'd 

■with  thy  abundant  r;ra'ce. 
And  with  the  gootlness  of  thy  house, 

e\'n  of  thy  holy  place. 

5  O  God  of  our  salv'fion, 

thou,  in  thy  rij^'iteousness, 
By  fearful  works  uiitj  our  pray'rs 

thine  ans\\er  dost  exjnvss ; 
Therefore  the  ejuls  o'  all  t/ie  eartli, 

and  those  afar  tluU  be 
"Upon  the  sea.  tin  ir  confidence, 

O  Lord,  \\ill  place  in  thee  ; 

6  Who,  being  ^rl  \vithpo«V,  sttsfast, 

by  his  gitat  strength,  the  hills.- 

7  Who  noise  of  seas,  noise  of  tluir  waves, 

and  pioplt's  tumult,  stills. 

8  Those  iiithf  utuiost  parts  that  dwell 

are  at  thy  signs  afraid  : 
Th'  out-goiuj^sof  theniornand  ty'a 
by  tliei  ari  jojful  made. 

9  The  earth  thou  visit'st,  wat'ringit ; 

ihou  mak'bt  it  nch  to  grow 


(  111  ) 

With  GotVs  full  flootl  ;  tbou  corn  pre- 
when  thou  pvovid'st  it  so.  C!>ai''*t5 

10  Her  ridg's  ihou  watei-'st  plent'ously  ; 

heriiiiTows  settlest ; 
With  show'i-s  tliou  dost  lier  moUify , 
hei-  spviug  by  thee  is  blest. 

11  So  thou  the  year  most  libVally 

dost  vith  tliy  goodness  crown. 
And  all  thy  patlis  abundantly 
on  us  drop  fatness  down. 

12  They  drop  tipon  Uie  pastures  wide  ; 

that  do  in  deserts  lie  ; 
The  little  hills  onev'ry  side 
rejoice  right  pleasantly. 
tl3  With  flocks  the  pastures  clothed  be  ; 

tiie  vales  with  corn  are  dad  ; 
y  And  now  they  shout  and  sing  to  thee, 
for  thou  Jiast  made  the:n  glad. 

PSAI.INI  66. 

1  ALL  lands,  to  Gotl  in  .joyfuhsounds, 

aU)ft  your  voices  raise. 

2  Sing  forth  the  honor  of  his  name  ; 

and  glorious  ins^ke  his  praise. 

3  Say  'into  God,  How  terrible 

in  all  thy  works  arttliou  I 
Thio'  thy  great  pow'r  thy  foes  to  thee 
sl'all  be  constr.iin'd  to  bow. 

4  Ail  on  the  earth  shall  worship  tlue, 

they  shall  tity  praise  proclaim 
In  songs ;  they  shall  sing  clieerfuHy 
unto  th)  holy  name. 

5  Come,  and  the  works  that  God  hath 

with  adniiratiou  see ;  [witmght 


(     113    ) 

la's  \\ oiiving  to  the  sous  of  men 
itaost  teiriblfishe. 
f'  Into  dry  land  tlie  sea  heturird, 
and  they  a  passag-e  had. 
E\ -11  iiiaicliing  thro'  llie  iiood  on  foot, 
there  ve  in  him  were  glad. 

7  He  ruleth  ex  er  by  his  jjcjw  'r  ; 

his  eyes  the  nations  see ; 
O  jet  not  the  rebtUioUj  ones 
lift  up  themselves  on  high. 

8  Ye  peoplo,  Wess  our  God  ;  aloud 

tiie  voice  speak  of  his  praise  : 

9  Our  soul   in  life  who  safe  preserves, 

our  foot^from  sliding-  stays. 

10  For  thou  didst  prove,  and  try  us,  Lord, 

as  nieii  do  siher  try  ; 

11  Bnnight'st  us  into  the  net,  and  mad'st 

liiinds  on  our  loins  to  lie. 

12  Thou  lu'.jtcaus'd  men  ride  o'er  our 

and  though  that  we  did  pass      [heads  ; 
Tliro'  fir.  and  svater,  yet  tliou  broughi'st 
tis  to  a  healthy  place. 

13  I'll  bring  l)iuiii-oJt'riiigs  to  thy  house  ; 

to  tiiee  u»j'  vow  s  I'll  pay, 

14  WJiicli  mylips  utttrr'd,  my  mouth  spake, 

wIrji  trouble  on  me  lay. 

15  Bun  11  sacrifices  of  fat  rams 

with  incense  I  will  b>'iug  ; 
Of  bulloeksand  of  goals  i  will 
present  anoif>'rii.g. 
iG  All  ihat  fiar  Cwl,  come,  hear,  I'll  tcU 

wlutt  he  did  for  i»y  soul. 

17  1  with  my  mouth  unto  him  cr\'dj 

juy  tongue  did  him  cxtol.J 


(     .13   )  ^ 

13  If  in  my  heart  I  sin  vegaitl,  gl^ 

the  Loitl  me  will  not  lieai' :       V^ 
19  But  surely  God  me  heard,  and  t« 

my  pvaj'rs'  voice  gavt-  ear. 
-20  O  let  the  Lord,  our  gracious  Gotl, 
for  ever  blessetl  be, 

Wio  turned  not  my  prayV  from  Iiini,, 
nor  yet  his  grace  from  nie. 

PSALM  67. 

1  LORD,  bless  and  <iity  us, 

•        shii>e  on  us  witli  thy  faipe. 

2  That  th'  earth  thy  way,  and  nations  a!i, 

m  ly  know  thy  saviisg  graco. 

3  Let  people  praise  thee.  Lord  ; 

la  p-  opie  all  ti-.ee  praise. 

4  O  let  the  nations  b^  glad, 

in  songs  th.^ir  voices  raise. 
Thou'it  justly  pc'opli  julge, 
I;    .      on  earih  rule  nations  all. 
\i  5  Let  people  praise  thee  ;  Lor^Tl^t  them 
praise  thee,  Ixxh  eivnt  r.nd  small. 
j6  TliT-cva-th  her  fm  it  "shall  yjeld  ; 

O'.ir  God  shall  hUssing  s\*nd. 
7  God  shall  ns  U  ss,  men  sha  1  him 
iiiito  eavtirs  utnost  end. 

AnofhiT  (if  the  snmp,. 

1  LORD,' unto  us  be  merciful, 

do  thai;  us  also  b^ess: 
And  graciously  car.se  shine  on|l 
the  brightness  of  thyfacf. 

2  That  so  thy  way  n])on  the-ta|; 

to  all  men  anriy  be  known, 
H 


(    114    ) 

M»  among  the  nations  nil, 
Tlly  saving  healtli  be  s!iown. 
.?•  -O  let  the  people  praise  thee,  Lord ; 
let  people  aM  thee  praise. 

4  O  let  the  nations  be  gi:i(l, 

and  sing  for.joy  aK\a\  s  : 
For  rightly  thou  shalt  people  jv.dge, 
and  nations  rule  on  earth. 

5  Let  peoj)le  praise  thee,  Lord  ;  let  all 

the  folk  praise  tlieewith  mirth. 

6  Then  shall  the  earth  yield  her  increase; 

God,  owv  God.  bless  ns  shall.  * 

7  God  shall  ns  bkss,  and  of  the  earth 

the  ends  shall  fear  him  ail. 

PSALIVI  6g. 
1  LET  God  arise,  and  scattered 
let  all  his  en'niies  be: 
And  let  all  thosi  that  do  him  hate, 

bt  fore  his  presence  flee. 
As  smoke  is  driv'n,  so  drive  thou  them  ; 

as  fire  melts  wax  away, 
Before  GwVs  face  let  wicked  men 

so  perish  and  decay. 
But  k  t  the  righteous  Iw  glad  : 

httluni  before  Go<rs  sight 
Be  very  .ioyl\il,  yea,  kt  theta 
rejoiciwith  all  their  might. 
4  ToGed  sing,  to  his  name  slug  praise  i 
extol  him  with  your  voice. 
That  ridi  ><  on  Heav'n  by  his  name  JAH, 
befure  his  face  rejoice. 
r>  Beca'ise  the  Loixl  a  father  is 
unto  the  fatherless ; 


i 


(    115    ) 

Goil  is  the  widow's  judge  \vithi« 
his  place  of  holiness.  * 

6  Gotl  doth  the  solitary  set 

in  tUiii'lies ;  and  from  bands 
The  chain'd  doth  free  ;  but  i-ebels  da 
inhabit  parched  lands. 

7  O  God,  what  tinu-  thou  didst  go  forth 

before  thy  people's  face; 
And  when  through  the  great  wilderness 
thy  glorious  marching  was  : 

8  Then  at  God's  presence  shook  the  eanhj 

tlien  drops  from  Heaven  fell  : 
This  Sinai  shook  before  the  Lord, 
tlie  God  of  Israel. 

9  O  God,  thou  to  thine  luritage 

didst  send  a  plenteous  rain, 
V/i'.ereby  thou,  when  it  weary  was, 
didst  it  refresh  again.  "     * 

10  Thy  congi-egation  then  did  make 

their  hnbnation  there : 
Of  thine  own  goodness  for  the  poor, 
OGml,  thou  didst  prepai-e. 

11  The  Lord  himself  did  give  the  word, 

the  word  abroad  did  spread  :  , ; 

Great  was  tlie  com  pan  v  of  them  ' 

the  same  w ho  published. 

12  Kings  of  great  armies  foiled  were, 

and  forc'd  to  flee  away  ; 
And  women  who  remain'd  at  home 
did  distribute  the  prey. 

13  Though  ye  have  lain  among  the  pots, 

like  doves  ye  shall  appear, 
Whose  wings  with  silver,  andwitli^eld 
whose  feathers  covev'd  are. 


(    116    ) 

14  "VMicn  there  th'  Almighty  scatteiM  kingj, 

like  Salnioii-s  snow  'twas  white. 

15  Gcd's  liill  is  like  to  Eashan  hill  : 

like  Bashan  hill  for  height. 

16  Why  dove  Uap,  ye  mountains  high  ? 

tliis  is  the  hill  wheie  God 
Dcsirts  to  dwell ;  yea,  God  in  it 
for  a\e\vill  niakt  abode. 

17  Gcd's  chariots  twenty  thousand  are, 

ihousiuids  of  angels  strong  : 

In's  holy  place,,  God  is,  as  in 
V  mount  Sinai  them  among, 

^IS  Ihoi!  hast,  O  Lonl.  most  glorious, 
^'i  ascended  up  on  high ; 

-^      And,  in  triumph  victorious  led 
fi  captive  capiivity; 

^t^v    Thou  hast  recei\ed  gifts  for  men, 
r .  ;■        foK  such  as  did  rebel : 
^  ■  • '    Yea .  e v*n  foj-  them ,  that  God  tlie  Lord 
^  '  in  midst  of  them  might  dwell. 

1 ,  19  Bh'St  be  the  Lord,  who  is  to  us 
fK:         ot  our  salvation  God, 

AMio  daily  with  his  benefits 
lis  pktiteously  doth  load. 

20  He  of  salvatiow  is  the  God, 

who  is  our  God  most  strong  ; 
And  liu'o  God  tlieLord  from  death 
the  issues  do  b(  long. 

21  But  surtl)  God  s1>all  wound  the  head 

of  those  that  are  his  foes ; 
The  hairy  scaip  of  him  that  still 
onir.  liis  trespass  goes. 

22  God  said,  my  p  ople  I  w  ill  bring 

again  from  Bashan  hill ; 


(    117    ) 

Yea,  from  the  sea's  devoui-ing  depths 
them  bring  again  I  will ; 

23  Th:U  in  the  blooil  of  enemies 

ihv  foot  i'.nbnill  may  be, 
Anj  of  thy  dogs  dipp'tl  in  the  same 
the  tongues  thou  mayestsee. 

24  1  hy  goiiigs  they  have  seen,  O  God  ; 

the  stt^ps  of  majesty 
Of  my  God,  and  /uiy  mighty  Kijig, 
within  th,^  sancttiaiy. 

25  Before  went  siisger«,  players  next 

on  instruments  took  way  ; 
Aid  them  among  the  damsels  were 
that  did  on  timbrels  play. 

26  Within  the  congregations 

bkss  Goil  with  one  accord  ; 

From  Isr'i  I's  fountain  do  ye  bless 

and  praise  the  mig!u>'  Lovd. 

27  With  their  prince,  little  Benjamin, 

princes  and  council  there 
Of  Jiidah  Mere,  tliere 2iebulon's 
and  Napht'li's  princes  were.       [strong 

28  Thy  God  command*  thy  strength  ;  iiiake" 

what  thou  wrought'st,  for  us,  Lord. 

29  For  thy  house  at  Jerusaleai 

knigs  shall  thee  gifts  aiford. 

30  The  spearmen's  host,  ihemuliitude 

of  bulls  which  fiercely  look. 
Those  calves  whicit  people  liu^e  forth 

O  Lord  our  God,  rebuke,  [senr, 

Till  ev'ry  one  submit  himself, 

and  silver  pieces  bring ; 
The  people  tiiat  delight  in  war 

disperse,  O  God  and  King. 


I    n§   ) 

Jl  Those  tliat  be  ])ri.ncf  s  great  shall  then 
come  oiit  ot'Es^ypt  lauds, 
And  Ethiopia  to  God 
shall  soon  stretch  <a  t  her  hands, 

32  O  all )  e  kingtloms  of  the  earth, 

sing  jn-aist's  to  this  Kin?. 
For  lie  IS  Loixl  that  ruleth  all, 
unto  him  pvaist  s  sing  : 

33  To  liiui  that  ri(k  s  c^^^l^ av'ns  of  Heav'jis, 

which  he  of  old  did  foi  nd  : 
Lo,  he  sends  out  Ins  voice,  a  voice 

in  niight  that  doth  abound.   ^ 
%.34  Strength  nnio  Gcddo  je  ascribe; 

for  his  e.xGtlk  r;cy 
■'        Is  ()v;.r  Isnv  1,  hisstrenpjlh 
,;;.  7         is  in  the  clouds  innsi  high. 
■  |S  Thon'rt  from  thj  tem'ple  dr.  adfid  Lord, 
j+         Isi'tTs  own  Ged  is  he, 
,^        "Who  gives  his  people  strengih,  aid 
,  Olet  God  bksstd  be.  [pow'r; 

f  V  PSALM  60. 

1  SAVE  me,  O  GojI,  because  the  floods 

do  so  environ  me. 
'     That  ev'n  unto  my  very  soul 
coi»!einthe\vatii-s  be. 

2  I  downward  in  deep  niire  do  sink, 

where  standing  tliere  is  nont  : 
I  ani  into  dn  p  vaters  come, 
«  here  floods  liave  o'l  r  me  gone. 
".  I  wear)\v)t.li  n.>  crying  lun, 
my  throat  is  Mso  dr.s  "d  : 
Mine  eyes  do  fail,  wl.ile  for  my  God, 
I  waiting  do  abide- 


(    U9    ) 

4  TJirtse  men  tlmt  do  wKliout  a  cause 

bt>ar  liatrtil  unto  ine, 
'J  lian  are  tiie  hairs  upon  mine  head 

in  nujiiber  more  they  be  ; 
They  that  would  ine destroy,  and  are 

mine  en'mies  wrongfully, 
Art-  miglity ;  so,  what  I  took  not 

to  render  fore'd  was  I. 

5  Loi-d,  thou  my  folly  know'st ;  my  sins 

not  covered  are  from  thee. 

6  Let  none  that  wait  on  thee  hesham'J, 

l.onl  God  of  hosts  for  me ; 
O  Lord,  the  Gwl  of  Israel, 

let  none  \\  ho  search  do  make, 
And  seek  thee,  be  at  any  time 
confounded  for  my  sake. 

7  For  1  have  borne  reproach  for  thee  ; 

my  face  is  hid  \>  it!i  shame. 

8  To  brethren  strange,  to  mother's  son?, 

an  nlien  I  became. 

9  Because  the  ztal  did  eat  me  up, 

which  to  thine  house  I  bear  ; 
And  the  reproaches  cast  at  thee, 
upon  me  fallen  are. 

10  M\  tears  and  fasts,  t'  afllict  my  soi 

were  turned  to  my  shame. 

11  When  sackcloth  1  did  wear  to  them 

a  proverb  I  Ix  caaie. 

12  The  men  that  in  the  gate  do  sit 

against  me  evil  spake  ; 
The^  also  that  vile  drunkards  were, 
ol  metiitir  song  did  make. 

13  But,  in  an  acccp.able  liuie, 

n»y  pray.'r,  Lord,  is  to  thep : 


(    ISO    ) 

in  ti'Hth  of  tiiy  salvation,  Loi-d, 
and  inevcj  great,  hear  me. 

14  DeHver  lueout  of  the  mire, 

from  sinking  do  me  keep ; 
Free  iae  from  those  that  do  me  liato, 
and  from  the  waters  deep. 

15  Let  not  the  flood  on  me  prtvai), 

wfiose  water o\erriov  s ; 
Nor  deep  mt  swallow,  nor  tlie  pit  ' 

her  moiiih  upon  me  close. 
i6  Hear  me,  O  Lord,  becansethy  love 
•^  and  kindness  is  most  2;ood  ; 

Ji .      Turn  unto  me,  according  lo 
si*-  thy  mercits' multitude 

P.pV  Nor  from  thy  servant  hide  thy  face; 
■-" ',        Tin  troii  We'd,  soon  attend. 

18  Draw  near  my  so'il,  and  it  redeem  ; 

me  from  my  foes  de  end. 
10  To  thee  is  my  reproach  well  knowu, 
my  siiame  and  my  disgrace  ; 
Thoie  that  mine  adversaries  be 
ate  all  before  thy  iace. 
;{0  Keproaeh  hath  liroke  my  heart ;  I'm  full 
ofgiief;  I  look'd  for  one 
To  pity  me,  biii  none  Ifound. 
coiiiforters  fotuid  Inone. 
31  They  also  bitter  gall  did  give 
nnto  nie  for  n)y  meat : 
They  gave  me  vinegar  to  drink, 
wlienas  my  thirst  was  great. 
2S.  Beibrethem,  lei  their  table  prove 
a  snare ;  and  do  thou  n)ake 
fhier  welfare  and  prosperity 
a  trai>  Uiemselves  to  take. 


(    121    ) 

;  S3  Let  thou  tlieircvcs  sodnvkeiiM  be, 
I  that  sight  may  them  forsake  ; 

j        And  let  thiir  ioins  be  raadt  by  ihce 

contiiuiallj'  to  shake. 
I  24  Thy  fury  pour  thou  out  on  them, 

and  indignation ; 
I        And  kt  thy  wrathful  anger,  Lsvd, 
i  fast  hold  take  them  upon. 

25  All  waste  and  desolate  let  be 

their  habitation  ; 
And  in  their  tabernacles  all 
inhabitants  be  "none. 

26  Because  him  they  do  pei-secnt( ; 

whom  thou  didst  smite  before  ; 

They  talk  unto  the  grief  of  those 

whom  thou  hast  wonndetl  sore. 

27  Add  tliou  iniquity  unto 

thfir  former  wickedness ; 
And  do  not  let  tht-m  come  at  all 

into  thy  righteousness. 
2S  Out  of  the-book  of  life  let  them 

be  raz'd  and  bli.tttd  quite ; 
Among  the  just  and  righteous 

let  not  tiicir  names  Ije  v  rit. 

29  But  now  bt  come  t  xcceding  poor 

and  sorrow  ful  an^.  I  : 
By  tJiy  salvation,  O  my  God, 
'let  I'nc  be  set  on  high. 

30  The  name  of  God,  I  with  a  son 

most  cheerfully  will  praise; 

And  I,  in  giving  thanks  to  bin 

his  name  shall  highly  raise. 

31  This  to  the  Lord  a  sacrifice 

more  gracious  shall  pros  c 


(     122    ) 

Than  Ijullock,  ox,  or  any  ben>t 
'I  liat  hath  i)()ili  liorn  aiul  hoof. 

32  When  iliis  ihe  liuinl.'le  men  shall  see^ 

it  jo}-  to  them  shall  give  ; 

O  all  ye  that  do  seek  ti>e  Lord, 

your  hearts  shall  ever  li^  e. 

33  For  God  tIiep<K)r  hears,  and  will  not 

his  priioners  conlenm. 

34  Let  Htav'n  and  earth,  snd  seas  him 

and  all  that  n.ovein  them.        [praise, 

35  For  God  \vili  JndnJrs  cities  build, 

ai'.d  he  will  Sion  sa\e  '• 
Thatthey  may  dwell  tlierdn,  and  it 

in  sine  possts^ion  have. 
"G  And  they  that  are  his  servants' seed 

inherit  shall  the  same. 
So  sl'.all  tliey  have  llnir  dwelling  there 

that  low  his  blessed  ftanie. 

PSALM  70. 

1  LORD,  hasie  nie  to  deliver  ; 

with  spet  d,  Ix)rd,  suceom*  me. 

2  Lei  them  tiiat  for  my  sord  do  seek 

sl'.am'dand  confounded  be: 
'Iiiiii"d  luickbe  they  and  shaoi'd, 
that  in  my  hurt  deiinht. 

3  Turii'd  back  be  they,  Ha,  ha !  that  say, 

their  shaming  to  requite. 

4  In  thee  let  all  be  glad, 

and  joy  that  seek  for  thee  : 
L(  t  th<  ni,  who  thy  salvation  love 
say  still,  God  praised  be. 

5  I  poorU!)d  iKtdy  am  ; 

come.  Lord;  a).d  makeuo  stay: 


(     i25     ) 

O  Loixl,  makenoddajv- 

Another  of  the  smne. 

1  MAKE  haste,  O  God,  nie  to  j^rosevve ; 

with  speefl,  I.oid,  succour  nu^ 

2  Lot  thtm  that  for  my  soul  do  seek 

shain'd  and  confotnidtd  be  : 
Let  tlit-m  be  turned  back,  and  shamV., 
that  in  my  luirt  deliglit. 

3  Tiiri/d  back  be  they,  Ha /ha!  that  say, 

their  shaming  to  requite. 

4  O  Lord,  in  thee  let  all  be  glad, 

and  joy  that  seek  for  thet  : 
IaX  tbiji)  wlio  thy  salvaiion  love 
say  still.  Got!  praised  be. 

5  But  j  both  poor  ar.d  needy  am  ; 

come,  Lord,  and  n^ake  no  stay ; 
My  help  thou  and  dtlivwr  art, 
b  Lord,  njake  no  delay. 

PSALM  7), 

1  O  LORD,  my  hope  anil  confidence 

is  piac'd  in  thee  alone; 
Then  let  thy  servant  never  be, 
put  to  confusion. 

2  And  let  me,  in  thy  righteousness 

from  thee  delivVaiice  have  ; 
Cause  me  escape  ;  incline  thine  ear 
unto  me,  and  me  save. 

3  Be  thou  n.iy  dwelling  rock,  to  which 

1 1  ver  may  resort ; 
Thou  gav'st  commandment  me  to  savCj 
for  lljouv't  my  rock  and  fort. 


(    124    ) 

4  Trcf  ir>e,  n»y  God,  fyom  wicked  hands, 

iiairis  cruel  and  unjust. 

5  Forihou,  O  Loi-d  God,  art  my  hope, 

and  from  my  voutb  my  trust. 

6  Tht.ii  fiom  the  womh  didst  hold  me  up  j 

thou  art  the  same  tlia:  nie 
Out  of  ii.y  nioihi I's  bowels  look : 
I  evtr  VI  ill  praist  thee. 

7  To  many  1  a  wonder  am  : 

but  thouTt  my  refuge  strong. 

8  FiU'd  let  my  mouth  be  with  thy  praise 

and  honor  all  day  long. 

9  Odonot  castnu  o!i;  when  as 

old  age  doth oveitake  me, 
And  when  my  stn  ngih  decayed  is, 
then  do  not  liiou  forsake  me. 

10  For  tliose  that  are  mine  enemies 

aguust  me  speak  with  hate  ; 
And  tiiey  togeilur  counsel  take 
that  for  my  soul  lay  wait 

11  They  said,  God  leaves  him  ;  him  pursue 

and  tn!u' ;  none  will  him  save. 

12  Be  tliou  not  far  from  me,  my  God ; 

thy  spe.dyheip  I  crave. 

13  Confound.  cousmn<  them,  that  unto 

my  soul  are  eiujnies ," 
CloJi'd  iKtliey  with  repi-oach  and 
iliat  do  my  hurt  devise.  [shame, 

14  But  I  ^^  iih  .  xpeetation 

willhdiK  CO  .tii.ually  ; 
And  Vet  ujili  j>r:ii!><  s  more  and  more 
Iwillth..  u.iigulfy. 

15  Thj  ju^;ic■  ;'.;.d  salvation, 

my  mouih  abroad  shall  show, 


i   ns  ) 

Ev*n  aM  the  day:  for  I  thereof 
the  unntlxrs  do  not  know. 

16  And  I  v\  ill  constantly  ^o  on 
in  sticiigth  of  God  the  Lord ; 

And  thine  own  righteousness,  ev'ii 
rtlone,  I  iVJU  recoi-d.  [thine- 

17  For,  even  from  my  youth,  O  Gotl, 
by  thee  I  have  been  taught ; 

And  liitlierto  I  have  declared 
the  wonders  thou  hast  wrought. 
JS  And  now,  Lord,  leave  me  not,  when  I 
old  aiid  grey-headed  grow : 

Till  to  tins  age  thy  strejigth  and  pow'r 
to  all  to  come  I  show. 

19  And  thy  most  perft-ct  righteousness, 

O  Lord,  is  very  high, 
Who  hast  so  great  things  done  ;  O  God, 
who  is  like  unto  thee  ? 

20  Thou,  Loi-d,  who  great  adversities, 
and  sore  to  nie  didst  show, 

Shalt  quicken,  and  bring  nie  again 
from  depths  of  earth  below. 

21  My  greatness,  and  my  pow'r  thou  wilt 
increase,  and  far  extend  : 

On  ev'ry  side  against  all  grief 
Thou  wilt  meconifort  send. 

22  Thee,  ev'n  thy  truth,  I'll  also  pr 
my  God,  With  psalten-: 

Thou  holy  One  of  Israel, 
withhiu-i>  rUsii.gto  thee. 

23  My  lips  shall.j-i.ch  n-joiee  in 
when  I  thy  praises so:!iu1  : 

My  soul,  'AhichthoiMVf;  . medhait, 
in  joy  sliall  much  abound. 


C  m  ] 

24  My  tongue  tliy  justice  shall  proclaim, 
continuing  all  day  long  ; 
For  tiiey  confounded  are  and  sham'd 
that  seek  to  do  me  wrong. 

PSALM  72. 

1  O  LORD,  thy  judg.nents  give  the  king, 

his  son  thy  ri2:hteousness. 

2  With  light  he  shall  thy  pt  ople  judge, 

thy  ]ioor  with  uprightness. 

3  The  lofty  mountains  shall  bring  forth 

unto  the  people  peace  ; 
Likewise  the  li'tle  hills  the  same 
shall  do  hy  ri-^hteonsness. 

4  The  pcoi*R*s  poor  ones  he  shall  judge, 

the  nei  dy's  children  save ; 
AjuI  those  shall  he  in  pieces  break 
who  them  oppressed  have. 

5  They  shall  thee  fear,  while  sun  and 

do  last,  through  ages  all.  [mooa 

6  Like  rain  on  mown  grass  he  shall  drop, 
or  sliow'rs  on  earth  that  fall. 

7  The  just  shall  flom-ish  in  his  days, 
and  prosper  in  his  reign  ; 

He  shall,  while  doth  the  moon  endure, 
abundant  peace  maintain. 
,.  f'^is  large  and  great  dominion  shall 
^'-*.  ■ .  from  sea  to  sea  extend  : 

It  from  the  river  shall  reach  forth 
unto  L-.\vth's  utmost  end. 
9  They  in  the  wilderness  that  dwell 
bow  down  before  him  inust ; 
And  they  that  are  his  enemies 
shall  lick  the  very  dust. 


(     137     ) 

10  Tlse  kings  of  Tarshish  and  the  isles, 

tohini  shall  piisents  bring; ; 
And  tJnta  him  shall  offer  gifts 
Sheba's  and  Seba's  king. 

11  Yea,  all  tht-  mighty  kings  on  earth 

before  him  down  shall  fall ; 
And  all  tbe  nations  of  the  world 
do  service  to  him  sliall. 

12  For  he  the  needy  sliall  preserve 

M  hen  he  to  him  doth  call, 
The  poor  also,  and  him  that  hath 
no  help  of  man  at  all. 

13  The  poor  man,  and  the  indigent 

in  mercy  he  shall  spare  ; 
He  shall  preserve  alive  the  souls 
of  those  that  needy  are. 

14  Both  from  deceit  aiid  ^  iolence, 

tbeirsoul  he  shall  set  free ; 
And  ill  his  sight  right  precious 
and  dear  their  blooil  shall  lie. 

15  Yea,  he  shall  live,  and  giv'n  to  him 

shall  be  of  Sheba's  gold  ; 
For  him  still  sliall  they  pray,  and  he 
shall  daily  be  extolfd 

16  Of  liorn  an  handful  in  the  earth 

on  tops  of  mountains  high, 
With  prosp'rous  fruit  shall  shaken  like 

on  Lebanon  that  be.  [trees 

The  city  shall  bo  flourishing, 

her  citizens  abound 
In  numbers  sliall,  like  to  the  grass 
that  grows  upon  the  ground, 
17  I\i5  name  for  ever  shalTendure; 
t  last  like  the  sim  it  shall ; 


(     123     ) 

Mon  shall  bebless'd  in  him,  and  bless'J 
ail  nations  shall  him  call. 

18  Now  hltss.d  be  the  Lord  our  God, 

the  God  o  Israel, 
For  he  alone  doth  wondrous  works, 
in  glory  tliat  exctl. 

19  And  l)li'ssed  he  his  glorious  name 

to  all  eternity ; 
The  whole  oai-t!i  let  his  glory  fill. 
Amen,  so  let  it  be. 

rSALM  73. 

1  YET  God  is  good  to  Israel, 

to  each  pure  hearted  one. 

2  But  as  for  me,  my  steps  near  slipp'd, 
my  feet  weiv  almost  fjone. 

3  For  i  envious  was,  and  ^rudg'd 

tlie  foolish  oik  to  see, 
When  I  perci'iv'd  the  wicked  sort 
enioy  prosi>erity. 

4  For  still  their  strength  eontinueth  firm, 

thtir  deatli  of  bands  is  free. 

5  They  are  not  toil'd  as  othev  men, 

nor  plagu'd  as  oth-rs  be. 

6  Th<  I  ci  )re  tlieir  pride,  like  to  a  chain, 

them  co'opasseth  about ; 
And,  as  a  cariHent,  violence 
doth  cover  them  thronghoat. 

7  Their  eyes  stand  out  with  fat.  theyhave 

more  "than  tin  ir  iiearts  co'ild  wish. 

8  Th-.y  areccii-ijpt ;  their  talk  of  wrong 

both  lewfl  andloftv  is. 
f)  Th:y  sot  th  ir  month a!]:aii)st  the  he-av'ns 
in  thj-ir  blasphemous  talk  ; 


(     129     ) 

And  ihtiv  iei)roacl!i:ig  tongres  tJiio  !-:^'i- 
tilt  eavtli  at  large iloili  wall;.  [out 

10  His  people  ofteiituiies  fortius 

look  back,  and  turn  a'oiit ; 
Sitli  waters  of  so  full  a  c;ip 
to  tlit'se  are.  poured  out. 

11  And  tl'.ns  they  say,  Hjw  eaJi  it  b» 

that  God  these  things  doth  know  ? 
Or,  can  there  in  the  Hig,)u  st  be 
knowledge  of  things  below  ? 

12  Beliold,  these  are  the  wicked  ones, 

yet  prosper  at  their  will 
In  worldly  things ;  they  do  increase 

in  wealth  and  riches  still. 
I    13  I  verily  liave  done  in  vain 

my  heart  to  purify  ; 
To  no  effect  in  nmocence 

w  ashed  niy  hands  have  I. 

14  For  daily,  and  all  day  throughout 

great  plagues  I  sutfer'd  have  ; 
Yea,  ev'ry  morning  I  of  new 
did  chastisement  receive. 

15  If  in  this  maimer  foolishly 

to  speak  I  would  intend, 

Tiiy  children's  generation, 

behold.  I  should  oifend. 

16  When  I  this  t'longht  to  kiiov.  ,  it  wa 

too  hard  a  thing  to  uk  ; 

17  Till  to  God's  sanctuary  I  went ; 

then  I  their  end  did  ste. 

18  Assuredly  thou  didst  them  set 

a  siii)p'ry  place  upon  ; 
Them  sud-h.  i,I\  thou  caitedst  down 
into  destruction. 


(     130    ) 

19  Ho-.v  in  a  moment  suddenly 

to  mill  brought  are  tliey  ! 
Willi  ftarful  t<  rmis  utlorly 
tlieyare  cousuni'd  away. 

20  Ev'ii  like  unto  a  dream,  when  one 

fmni  slivpiiigdoth  arise ; 
So  ilioii,0  Lord,  w lien  thou  awak'st, 
tilt  ir  image  shalt  (Jespise. 

21  Tlius  grieved  was  my  heart  in  me, 

and  me  my  nins  opprest. 

22  St)  rude  was  I  and  ignorant, 

and  in  tliysighta  beast. 

23  Xevcrthelc  ss  continual)}-, 

O  Lord,  I  am  with  thee  : 
Thou  dost  me  hokl  by  my  rigJit  hand, 
and  still  upholdest  me. 
I  21  Tiiou  with  thy  counsel,  while  I  live 
;  wilt  me  conduct  and  guide  ; 

■        And  to  thy  gkM-y  afterward 

r.ceive  me  to  abide, 
j  25  Wlioni  have  I  in  the  Heav'nshigh, 
hut  thee,  O  Lord,  alone  ? 
And  in  the  earth  whom  I  desire 
Iw-ides  thee,  there  is  none. 
i5  >Iy  llesh  and  heart  doth  fnint  and  fail  • 
butOod  (loth  fail  me  never  ; 
Forof  m\  lit  art  God  is  the  strength, 
and  portion  forever. 
2-'  For  lo,  they  thai  are  fur  from  thee 
for  ever  jjirisli  shall  ; 
Them  that  a  wlioring  from  thee  go 

thou  hastdestroywi  all. 
lint  surely  it  is  good  forme, 
that  I  draM'  near  to  God  ; 


(     131     ) 

In  Goil  I  trust,  that  all  my  works 
I  may  declare  abroad. 

PSALM  7-4. 

1  O  GOD,  why  lia^t  thou  cast  us  oS"? 

is  it  favevermore  ? 
Against  ihy  pasture  sheep  why  doth 
thiiie  anger  smoke  so  sore  ?; 

2  O  call  to  thy  remembrance 

thy  congregation, 
Which  thou  hast  purchased  of  old  ^ 

still  think  the  same  upon  : 
The  rod  oftiiine  inheritance, 

\\  hich  thou  redeemwl  hast, 
This  Sioiihiil,  wherein  thou  hadst 

thy  dwelling  in  times  past. 

3  To  these  long  desolations' 

thy  feet  lif,  do  not  tarry; 
For  all  the  ills  thy  foes  have  done 
within  ihy  sanctuary. 

4  Amidst  tliy  congregations 

thine  enemies  do  roar  : 
Their  ensigns  they  set  up  for  signs 
of  triumph  thee  before. 

5  A  man  was  fsinmos,  and  was  bad 

in  estimation. 
According  as  he  lifted  up 
his  axe  thick  trees  upon. 

6  But  all  at  once  with  axes  now 

and  hammers  they  go  to. 
And  now  the  carved  work  thereof 
they  break  and  quite  undo. 

7  The.,  tirtd  have  tiiy  sanctuaiy, 

and  have  dcfil'd  the  saift^-, 


(     132    ) 

By  casting  clown  uiilo  the  ground 
'the  place  \sheve  dwelt  thy  n-ame. 

8  Tlius  said  ihf-y  in  thcirhtMrts,  Let  us 

destroy  tliciit  out  of  hand  : 
Tliey  burnt  up  all  the  synasrogues 
cf  G(>d  witViin  the  land. 

9  Owr  sigiis  Me  do  not  now  behold  ; 

there  is  not  ns  aiiun>g 
A  i)iopht.t  more,  nor  any  one 
thni  kiio"  s  the  tin.t  Jiow  long. 

10  How  long-.  Lord,  slir.il  i)ie  enemy 

li.ns  in  reproach  exchani  ? 
And  shall  tlu  advertarj  thus 
alwavs  l.'lasplicniethy  name  ? 

11  Tby  hand,  eve:)  thy  right  hand  of  might, 

vh\  dost  thou  thus  draw  back  ? 
O  froiii  thy  bosom  phu-k  it  out 
for  oni'dtli\'rancv.  sake. 

12  For  certainly  Gixl  is  j;i\  King, 

tv'n  fror.i  the  timr-sof  old, 
"S^'orking  in  midst  o:  all  llie  earth 
••niN-jtio))  ma' ij fold. 

V  by  thy  great  pow*i"  to  part 
"  T  thoi;  didst  mukt-  ; 
I  ih    dragon's  Leads,  OLoi-d, 
^    '1     M'ters  brske. 
.        i.'aicadlhou  hrak'st 
;  d  diijst  uivc 
n  nmo  tlie  folk 
;ss  (hat  Hv( . 
F^Ik  i(j.   iiaixi  and  tho  flowlj 
•.:mabouxui : 
ty  waters  up 


(     133    ) 

16  Tliineoiily  is  Uieday,  O  LorJ, 

thine  also  is  the  isight ; 
And  thou  alone  prepaid  hast 
the  sun  ajid  shining  liurht. 

17  By  thee  the  borders  of  the  earth 

were  settled ev'ry  \\liere. 
Tlie  summer  and  the  winter  both 

by  thee  created  were. 
13  That  th'  enemy  reproarhcd  hath, 

O  keep  it  on  record  ; 
And  that  the  foolish  people  have 

biaspheni'd  thy  name,  O  Lord* 

19  Unto  the  multitude  do  not 

thy  turtle's  sonl  deii'.er, 
Tlie  congivgalionof  vh\  poor 
do  not  forget  forever. 

20  Unl^thyedv'nantbavo  respect 

for  eartSi's  dark  places  be 
Full  of  the  habitations 
of  iiorrid  crm  Ity. 

21  O  let  not  those  thai  be  opprrst 

return  again  wiih  shame: 
Ijet  those  that  poor  and  neetly  are 
give  praisi-  unto  thy  name. 

22  Do  t'jou,  O  Goil.  arise  and  plead^ 

the  Ciiuse  that  is  thine  own  : 
Rememb  r  how  thou  art  roproach'd 
siiUbvthefjol.ihone, 

23  Do  not  forget  th"  •  oict  of  those 

that  an-  mi^'-.    lUDji;  s  : 
Of  those  tlie  t!  u  ii  1 ;  1 1  t  \  >.  r  grows 

ihatdo  agi\ii>st  tlit«  net, 


(    134    ) 

PSALM  75. 

1  To  thee,  O  God,  do  v\  e  give  thants, 

we  do  give  thanks  to  tliee  ; 
Because  thy  v\  ondioiis  works  declare 
tlij  great  name  near  to  be. 

2  I  purpose,  \v)ien  1  shall  rtceive 

the  congregation, 
TJiat  I  shall  judgment  uprightly 
render  to  t  v'r}  one. 

3  Dissolved  is  the  land,  with  all 

that  in  the  saniedodweli  ; 
J)iil  I  the  pillars  thereof  do 
bear  up,  and  'stablish  w  ell. 

4  1  to  the  foolish  people  said. 

Do  not  deal  uolishly  ; 
And  iMito  those  tiiat  \vicki,-d  are, 
lift  not  >our  horn  on  high.        -'(^ 

5  Lift  not  your  horn  on  high,  nor  sp^ak 
n      with  stubborn  neck.    Hut  know 

That  not  from  east,  nor  west,  nor  south, 
promotion  doth  flow. 
7  1  ut  God  is  Judge  ;  he  puts  down  one, 

ami  s<ts  another  up. 
ij  Tor  in  the  hand  of  God  most  high 
ofrtcl  v.iiie  is  a  cup  : 
'Tis  full  of  uiixture  ;  he  poursforth 

and  makes  the  wicked  all 
Wring  ontlht  bitter  dregs  thereof ; 
yea,  and  they  (h  ink  them  ...all. 
9  But  I  for  evi  r  will  declaif ; 
IJ51  cob's  Goil  will  praise. 
'0  All  Horns  of  lewd  men  I'll  cut  off; 
iDiU  just  men's  h»n>s  will  raise 


r  135  ) 

PSALM  76. 
"*  1  IN  Jiidah's  land  Qod  is  well  known  : 
his  name's  in  Isrel  givat. 

2  'In  Salem  is  his  tabernacle, 

in  Sionishisseat. 

3  Tliere  arrow  s  of  the  bow  he  brake, 

the  shield,  theswoi-d,  the  war. 

4  More  glorious  thou  than  bills  of  prey, 

more  excellent  art  far.  [spoirdj    -'* 

5  Those  that  were  stout  of  heart  are  ^^^^^^ 

the}-  sk  pt  their  sleep  outright :  •? 

And  none  of  those  their  hands  did  find 
that  were  the  men  of  might. 

6  When  thy  rebuke,  O  Jacob's  God,  *  ^ 

bad  forth  against  them  past,     . 
Thtir  horses  and  their  cliariots  both  ^ 

were  in  a  dead^leep  cast.  j. 

7  Thou,  Lord, even  thou  art  he  that  should -f^ 

be  fear'd  ;  and  who  is  he  ^^ 

That  may  stand  up  before  thy  sight,  'i^L 

if  once  thou  angrj'  be  ?  ^jS 

8  From  Ileav'n  thou  judgment  caiiB'd  be  '  jJS 

the  earth  was  still  with  Itar.     [heard  ;' 

9  When  Gotl  to. judgment  rose,  to  su\c 

all  meek  on  earth  that  were. 
10  Surely  the  very  wrath  of  ina)i 
into  thy  pi-aise  redounds  : 
Thou  totlie  remnant  of  his  wrath 
will  set  restraining  bounds. 
11  Vow  to  the  Lord  }our  God,  and  pay  , 
all  ye  that  near  hini  he, 
Bring  gifts  and  pi.sents  unto  Lin'  ; 
for  to  be  fear'd  is  lie. 


(     136    ) 

12  By  liim  tlie  spVits  shall  be  cut  ofl' 
of  .those  lliat  priiices  aw  ; 
Unto  the  kings  that  are  on  taith 
he  ftaifiil  tloth  appear. 

PSALAI  77. 

1  UNTO  the  Lord  I  with  my  voice, 
.  I  uutn  God  (lid  cry  ; 

!E^'ll  \\ith  im  voice,  and  unto  me 
his  tar  lie  did  apply. 

2  I  in  my  trouble  sought  the  Lord, 

my  sore  by  night  did  run, 
And  ceased  not :  my  grievtd  soul, 

did  consolation  shun. 
1  to  n^me'ubraiice  God  did  call, 

yet  trouble  did  remain  ; 
AndoverwhelniM  niy  spirit  was, 

wliiioi  I  d-x\  sore  ciunplain. 
:*t;r,c  eyes  d jlxir/d from  ri stand  sleep, 

liioumakcst %fillto  wake : 
'ly  trouble  is  so  great,  that  I 

''n'.'>l<'  am  to  sptak. 
;:      :  :  >;  of  Old  tomij;d  Icali'd, 
;     ■  '  I'l  did  think  upon 

^  :!i(l  ac;es  that  are  past 
'  !:s  arog-one. 

1  g  I  call  to  mii.d, 
I  If  with  my  lieart, 
"i\  s[>\a  d'.d  cnrefiilly  (iifjcire 
how  1  mie;ht  east  mV  smart. 
^  .>r.vir  will  tht  Lou!  cav.  cff; 
and  gracious  be  no  more  ? 
.r'  For  ev(,  r  is  Ids  mt-rcj  .u^one  ? 
fails  bis  word  tvtrniort  ? 


f     137     ) 

9  Is't  true,  that  to  be  gi-acious 
the  Lord  forgottti;  hath  ? 
And  that  liis  tender  mercies  be 
hath  shut  up  in  his  wrath  ? 

10  Then  did  I  say,  That  surely  this 

is  mine  intiimity  : 
I'll  mind  the  years  of  the  right  hand 
of  him  that  is  Most  High- 

11  Yea,  I  remember  ^\  ell  ttie  v  orks 

performed  by  the  Lord  : 
The  wonders  done  of  old  by  thee 
I  surely  will  record. 

12  I  also  will  ofal)  thy  works 

nn  meditation  make ; 
And  of  th>  dcine-s  to  discourse 
great  pleasure  I  will  take. 

13  O  God,  thy  waymos';  holy  is 

within  thy  sanctuary  : 
And  what  God" is  so  great  inpowV 
as  is  otir  God  most  high  ? 

14  Thou  art  the  God  tnat  wonders  dost 

by  thy  right  hand  most  strong  ;   ^i  ^ 
Thy  mighty  pow'r  thou  hast  dtclar'd 
the  nntions  among. 

15  To  thine  own  people  with  thine  arm 

t!iou  didst  redemption  bring ; 
To  Jacob's  sons,  and  to  the  tribes 
of  Joseph  tiiat  do  spring. 

16  The  waters,  Loitl.  p,.iftived  thee. 

the  waters  saw  tht;  well  ; 
And  they  for  f  :  r  aside  did  flee  ■, 
the  depths oi\  titn-.b'ing.'ell  ; 

17  Th':  ckuds  ii)  water  forth  were  pO\J:'d, 

souud  londJy  did  the  sky  ; 


C     133      ) 

And  swiftly  throu?;h  the  world : 
^  thine  arrows  tit  ice  did  Hy. 

§^18  Tliy  thutulfr's  voice  alongst  the  Hea\'n 
Wjt  a  niiq;h»y  noise  did  make  ; 

m^.     By  Jighmings  lighten'd  was  the  world, 
*T.t        th'  eartli  trembled  did  and  shake. 
■  '19  Thy  way  is  in  the  sea,  and  in 
the  waters  great  th>  path: 
Yet  are  thy  footsteps  hid,  O  Lord, 
none  knowledge  tlierefore  hath. 
20  Thy  people  thou  didst  safely  lead, 
like  to  a  flock  of  sheep  ; 
Ey  Moses'  hand  and  Aaron's  thou 
didst  them  conduct  and  keep. 

PSALM  78. 
:   ATTEND,  my  people, to  my  law, 
thereto  give  tliou  an  eaf- ; 
Tlje  words  that  from  my  mouth  proceed 
attentively  do  hear. 

2  My  mouth  shall  9peak  a  pavable, 

and  savings  dark  of  old  ; 

3  The  same  which  we  have  heard  and 

and  as  onr  fathers  told.  [known, 

4  We  also  will  them  not  conceal 

from  their  postt-rity  ; 
Them  to  the  generation 

to  come  declare  will  we  ; 
The  praises  of  the  Lord  ourGotl, 

and  his  almighty  strength, 
The  wondrous  works  that  lu  hath  done 

we  will  shew  fonh  at  length. 
His  testimony  and  his  law 

hi  Is'relkedidplaWi 


(       139    ) 

And  cliargM  our  fatliers  it  to  show 
to  thtir  succtevling  race ; 

6  Tliat  so  the  race  which  was  to  come 

miu;)it  well  them  leani  and  know  ; 
And  sons  iinhorn,  who  should  arise 
might  lo  their  sons  them  sliow. 

7  That  they  might  set  their  hope  in  Go 

and  suffer  not  to  fall 
His  mighty  works  out  of  their  mind 
but  keep  his  precepts  all. 

8  And  might  not,  like  their  fathers,  be 

a  stiff  rebellious  race  : 
A  race  not  right  in  heart ;  witli  God 
w  hose  sp'rit  not  strdfast  was. 

9  The  sons  of  Ephraini,  who  nor  bows 

nor  otlierarms  did  lack, 
When  as  the  day  of  battle  was, 
they  faintly  lurncd  back. 

10  They  brake  God's  cov'nant,  and  refus'd 

in  his  conmiands  to  go ; 

11  His  works  and  ^^onde^s  they  forgot, 

which  he  to  them  did  show. 

12  Things  marvellous  he  brouglntto  J 

their  fathers  tin  ni  beheld, 
Within  the  land  oi"  Eg>  pt  done,:| 
yea,  tv'n  in  Zoan's  field. 

13  By  him  divided  Mas  the  sea, 

hecaus'd  them  through  to  pass  ; 
And  made  the  w  aters  so  i  o  stand, 

as  lik<  an  heap  it  was. 
74  "With  cloud  by  day,  with  light  of  fire 

all  night  he  did  them  guide, 
lis  In  desert  rocks  lit  clave,  and  <lrink, 

as  from  great  depths,  supph'd. 


(    140    ) 

JL6  He  from  the  rock  brought  streams,  like 
made  \\aters  to  rundown.  [Hoods 

Yet  sinning  more,  indestri  they 

provok'd  the  higlust  One. 
For  in  their  heart  diey  tempted  God, 

ai.d,  spcakii.g:  witli  mistrust, 
Tliey  greedily  did  ineat  require 

to' satisfy  tin  ir  Inst. 
Against  th>'  Lord  liimself  they  spake, 

and  nuiruniring  said,  thus, 
A  table  in  the  wilderness 
can  Gotl  prepare  for  us  ? 
fSO  Behold,  he  smote  llie  rock,  and  tlience 
^     can.e  streams  and  w aters  great : 
-But  can  lie  give  his  people  bread  ? 
and  send  them  li<  sh  to  tat  ? 
Jl  The  Lonl  did  hear,  and  waxed  wroth  ; 
so  kindled  was  a  Hame 
'Gainst  Jacob,  anil  'gainst  Israel 

lip  iiidignatjini  came. 
For  theybLliev'd  not  God,  no  trust 
If  in  his  salvation  liad : 
2?,  Tb(jn<:;h  clouds  above  lie  did  command, 
aiKl  Heav'n's  doors  open  made  ; 

24  Aud  manna  rain'don  thtni  ai.d  gave 

thcni  corn  o   Htav'n  to  eat. 

25  Man  angels"  food  did  eat  :  to  them 

he  to  tile  full  sent  meal- 

26  And  iu  the  H  aven  lie  diti  cause 

an  eastern  wind  to  blow  ; 
And  by  liispowir  hi  h  i  out 
the  soutlierii  wi;.il  (o  go. 
17  Then  ticsli  as  thick  as  diisx  he  mack 
to  lain  dvwa  theui.auiong  ; 


(     141     ) 

And  feather'J  fowls,  like  as  the  sand 

wliicli  li'th  the  shore  along. 
23  At  his  coninmnd,  amidst  thic;tnip 

ihese  show'rs  oftteslidown  fLll. 
All  loiiud  about  the  talx  riiacies 

and  tents  where  ihey  did  dwel!. 

29  So  they  did  eat  abundantly, 

and  had  of  meat  their  fill  ; 
For  he  did  give  to  th^ni  w  hat  was 
their  own  desire  and  will. 

30  Tlieyfrom  their  lust  had  not  estranged 

their  heart  and  their  desire ; 
But  while  the  meat  wa.  in  their  mouths, 
which  tUey  did  so  require, 

31  God's  wvath Upon  them  came  and  slew 

tile  fttfest  of  them  all; 
So  iliat  the  choice  of  Israel, 
o'l  vahrowji  b}  d\^ath  did  fall. 

32  Yet,  iiotv,  itlisfandiugof  all  this, 
they  sinned  still  the  more  : 

And  though  he  had  great  wonders 
Ix  liev'd  hiiii  not  therefore,    [wrought, 

33  Whert  foiv  their  days  in  vaiaty 

he  did  consmne  and  waste  , 
And  by  his  wrath  their  wretched  years 
away  in  troi.ble  past. 

34  But  whan  h^-  sl-^w  tlu  a.,  i  hen  tliey  did 

to  seek  him  shew  cUsirr  ; 
Yd,  thry  ret,urn"f'.  a.  A  nfi.'  r  God 
rigiuer.iiy  d^' 

35  Ar.dtlr.itheL  ck 

they  did  rem> 
Ev'nthat  thehi^h  Aii'.ugaty  God 
kad  tJieii'  vede^er  been. 


C    142    ) 

36  Yet  with  their  moiitli  they  flatter'dhiiB, 

aiul  spake  but  feifj^iieilly  ; 
And  they  unto  the  God  of  tnith 
with  their  fiilse  tongues  did  lie. 

37  For  tho'  tlieir  words  were  good,  their 

\\  ith  liiiii  was  not  sincere:  [heart 

Viisnadtast  and  periidioiis 
they  in  liis  cov'naiit  were. 
3S  But,  lull  of  pity,  he  forgave 
their  sin,  them  did  not  slay  ; 
Nor  stirr'd  up  all  his  wrath,  but  oft 
hi  s  anger  turn'd  away. 
30  For  that  they  were  but  fading  fiesh 
to  nniid  he  did  reciil  ; 
A  wind  that  passeth  soon  away, 
and  not  returns  at  all. 

40  How  ufttndid  liiey  him  provoke 

within  the  wikkruess  ! 
And  in  the  desert  did  iiim  grieve 
Willi  tlieir  rebiUiousness  ! 

41  Yea,  turning  back  they  tempted  Go<J, 

and  limits  set  upon 
llim,  who  in  the  midst  of  Isr'el  is 
the  only  Holy  One. 

42  They  did  not  call  to  mind  his  pow'r, 

nor  yrt  the  day  when  he 
Delivered  them  out  of  the  hand 
of  their  tierce  enemy  ; 

43  Nor  'I'lw  gn  at  signs  in  Egypt  land 

he  openlyvhad  wrougln  ; 
What  miracles  in  Zoairs  lield 
his  baud  to  pas>liail  brou;;ht. 

44  How  lakes  a;id  rivtrs  e\\y  whetc 

kr  turned ii.to  blood; 


C    143    ) 

So  tliat  no  man  nor  beast  conld  drink 
of  staiuliiig  lake  or  flood. 
45  He  broiiglit  anioog  tlieni  swarms  of  flies, 
wiiicl)  did  tliem  sore  annoy  ; 
And  divers  l;inds  of  filthy  frogs 
lie  sent  tlitin  to  destroy. 
4'B  He  to  the  caterpillar  gave 
the  frtiitsof  all  their  soil  ; 
Their  labours  he  delivered  up 
onto  the  locusts'  spoil. 

47  Their  vines  with  hail,  their  sycamores 

he  with  the  frost  did  blast.' 

48  Their  beasts  to  had  he  fjave,  their  flocks 

hot  thiind(r-bolts  did  waste. 

49  Fierce  buniiiig  \xrath  he  on  ihem  east, 

and  indignation  strong, 
And  troubles  sore,  by  sending  forth 
ill  angels  them  among. 

50  He  to  his  wrath  made  way,  their  soul 

from  dtath  lie  did  not  save; 
But  over  to  the  pestilence 
the  lives  of  them  he  gave. 

51  In  Egv  pt  land  the  lirst-born  all 

he  smote  down  e^  'ry  where  : 
Among  the  tentsof  Ham,  ev'ii  these 
chief  of  their  strengtli  that  w  ere : 

52  But  his  own  people,  like  to  shee]>, 

thence  to  go  forth  he  made. 
And  he  amidsi  the  \\  ikUrnesii 
them  as  a  fioek  did  lead. 

53  And  he  them  saf  ly  on  did  lead, 

so  that  they  did  not  fear  ; 
■Whereas  their  en'mifs  by  the  sea 
quite  overwhehaed  were. 


(     144    0 

54  To  borders  o"  his  sanctuary 

the  Lord  his  people  kd, 
Ev*n  to  t!u'  mo-.mt.  wliich  his  right  haad 

for  ihcni  had  purcliastd. 
Then:ilions  o"  Canaan, 

by  his  nlmighly  hand, 
BJorr  l.iicii-  fic   h.  did  expel 

out  of  tht^ir  native  land  ; 

55  Wliich  for  inlKiUance  to  them 

by  li lie  hc^  did  divide. 
AHd  made  tlie  tiibes  of  Israel 
witliiu  th.ir  tcuts  abide. 
55  Yet  God  .nost  'lii^h  they  did  provoke, 
and  t  aiptrtl  ever  still ; 
And  to  ()l)si  rve  his  li  sti.nonies 
did  no;  incline  their  will. 
57  But,  ilki  their  fothers,tura<rd  back, 
and  dealt  niifaithfuliv : 
Asido  ihey  tnnu  d  like  a  bow 
Ihacsh.uoutlec -itfully. 
^  58  For  they  to  anger  did  provoke 
him  with  th.ir  placis  'ui;h  ; 
And  w iili  thiiir  graven  iriAges 

niov'd  him  to  jealous). 
When  tJod  htard  this  he  \vax(<l  wroth, 
and  M.k::i  I'KUlfd  Is/el  then  : 
f.O  SoSiiuohM-.U  li'-  left,  the  tent 

wliidilK  i.id  i>liu"d  with  men  : 
r,l  And  lie  his  st!Tni(ili  delivered 
into  cHpiivity; 
Heh-.ihis^'ioiTii'  'he hand 
of  his  iiroudein  ii^. 
C2  His  [icoj[ilc  rd'-o  he  j^ave  oVr 
onto  the  sword's  tierce  rage  : 


(     145    ) 

So  soielijs  wi^th  inflamed  was 
against  his  mritage. 

63  The  Jiie  consum\l  their  choice  jouns: 

their  maids  no  niarriage  had.       [men 

64  And  M  hen  tlieir  priests  tell  by  tlie  sword, 

their  wives  no  mourning  made. 

65  Eut  then  the  Lord  arose,  as  one 

tliat  (lotl)  from  sleeji  awake ; 
'•-lid  like  a  c;iant  tliat,  by  wine 
refresh'd,  a  sliout  dutJi  make. 
6u  L'pon  his  en'mies' hinder  pnris^ 
he  made  his  stroke  to  fail  ; 
And  so  upon  tliem  lie  diil  put 
a  sliame  perpetual. 
67  Moreowr  he  the  tabernacle 
of  Jose))li  did  refuse; 
The  mighty  tribe  of  ^phraini 
he  wouid  in  no  vrist* choose: 
63  But  he  did  choose%y  mdrji's  tribe 
to  be  th(;  rest  above  -; 
And  o   Mount  Sion  he  made  choice,         iM 
Mhich  he  so  n/ucU  did  love.  f;* 

69  And  he  his  sanctuary  built 

like  to  a  palace  hi'p:h  : 
Like  to  the  earth,  which  he  did  found 
to  perj>etuity. 

70  Of  David,  that  his  servant  was, 

he  also' choice  (',]  I  make, 
And  even  from  th^  folds  oi' sheep 
waspleastd  him  to.tiike: 

71  From  waitin;!:  on  the  ewcs  w  ith  voiiii^'-, 

he  broughc  Jiini  forth  to  fettl 
Israel,  bis  inheritance, 
his  people,  JaitOb's seed. 

K 


(   146   ;. 

72  So  aft'r  tl'O  integrity 

lie  of  his  luait  thciiiift'd  ; 
Ami  hy  the  good  skiliof  his  htnuls 
the  111  V  iseiy  sovtinctl. 


PSAI.M  7P. 
O  GOD,  theli<aihe!i(\'it<.r'dhave 

thine  htrit:i,2,e  ;  Iv,  thrni 
Defiliil  is  thy  house';  on  heaps 

thty  laid  .TtTiLakin. 
The  bwlif s  of" thy  strvants  tboy 

bavi  east  forth  toljt  meat 
To  rav'iious  fowls;  thy  dear  saints*  flesh 

they  ufave  to  Ixasts  to  eat. 
Their  blood  about  Jerusalem 

like  water  tl^ey  have  shed  ; 
And  there  was  none  to  bury  thi  m 

when  they  were  slain  and  de^ul. 
"Unto  oiir  neighlTonrs  a  rejiroach 

most  basf  beconitj  are  ve; 
A  scorn  ai  d  laughing  stoclv  to  thtin 

that  round  alxiut  H8be. 
Tow  lone;.  Lend,  shall  thine  a;  ger  last  ? 
,'ilt.  illou  ii;;l  Utr  jj  till  same  ? 
l^sh•.,U  thj  f.  r\t  nt  jialousy 
i-n  lik-  i-!-tn  :i  t.ame? 
Oil  heathen  po.niliv  ;ury  forth, 

that  have  thu  ,  .  \tr  l-nown, 
And  on  those  ki'..;-'''iii^  \.hich  thy  name 

have  never CiillM  Mpoii. 
For  i'usf  arethev  w'lo  Jacob  have 

li.-.unvd  i-y'\h-: 
And  they  his  ha^tfltion 

have  cau5c<l  waite^o  '[*• 


(    U7    ) 

S  Against  usmiiid  not  former  sins  ; 
(by  tt'iider^wcif f  show  ; 
Let  tlieBi  prevent  lis  speetlily, 
for  weVe  brought  very  low, 
9  For  thy  name's  glory  help  us,  Lord, 
who  hast  our  baviour  been  : 
Deliver  us  ;  lor  thy  name's  sake, 
O  purge  away  our  sin. 
"^^0  "VVIiy  siiy  the  "ht  atht  n,  Whei-e's  their 
!*  let  him  to  them  bt>  known  ;         [Godjf 

"Wlien  those  who  shed  th)  servants' 
are  in  our  sight  o'erthrov.  n.        [blood, 

11  O  let  thy  prib'ners' sighs  avces.d 

btfore  thy  sight  on  high  ; 
Preser\e  those  in  thy  miglity  powV 
that  are  dtrsigii'd  to  die. 

12  And  10  oar  neighbours' bosom  cause 

it  se\e!.-fuld  reiidec'd  be,      ■ 
Ev'ii  tlse  reproacli,  when  with  they  have, 
O  Lord,  ri'proached  thee. 

13  So  we  thvfolk,  and  pasture  sheep, 

sliHl!  give  thee  thanks  always: 
And  unto  genrt-atiuns  all 
vewiUshev  fonh  th)  pr: 

PSALM  80. 
1  HEAR,  Tsr'efs  Sbenhtrd  !   like  a  floe 
ti'du  that  dost  .I(^»b  guide  ; 
Shine  forth,  O  tho|ffl|at  dost  between 
the  eheriibinis  alriaei 
t  In  Ejjliraini'siUid  Benjamin's, 
and  in  Manasseh'ssiglit, 
O  eomefor  our  salvatjon  ; 
stir  up  thy  strength  and  migh*., 


(     148    ) 

3  Turn  us  again,  O  LonUjur  God, 

and  upon  us  voucli^aW 
To  make  thy  conntenancp  to  shine, 
and  so  Ave  sliall  l>e  sate. 

4  O  Lord  ot'hosts.  almi'^hty  God, 

how  tonp;  shall  kindled  be 
Thy  A\  rath  ajrainst  the  prayer  made 
h\  thine  own  folk  to  thee  ? 

5  Thou  tears  of  soiTow  giv'st  to  thefn 

instead  of  bread  to  eat  ; 
Yen.  tears  instead  of  drink  thou  giv'st 
to  ther.>  in  measni-e  ^venU 

6  Thou  niakest  ns  a  strife  unto 

oin*  neischboiirs  round  al«»ut; 
Our  enemies  among  themselves 
atns  dola>iu,hand  flo'it. 

7  Turn  us  again,  O  God  of  hosts, 

and  upon  ns  tonchsafe 
To  make  thy  countenance  to  shine, 

;!iiil  so  wt-  sliail  l)e  safe- 
S  A  Mni'  from  K;^\iJt  brought  thouliast, 

b\  iliiiieout-stritehedbaad  ; 
And  tlid  I  ilie  lie;itii<"noiit  did  cast, 

'.n  jj|;;n;  li  ill  their  land. 
9  Before  it  liu'ia  room  didst  make, 

wlure  it  i.iipln  gi'ow  and  stand  ; 
Tliou  CiUisedsi  ltd; 'p  root  to  take, 

and  ii  did  till  tlie  land. 

10  iiu  moimtaiJisvaird  were  with  its  shade, 

a-:  \\hi>  a  covering  ; 
T.ike  i^oodly  Cfilai-a  were  the  bouglis 
whicliouc   roniltdid  spring. 

1 1  Uj)on  the  one  hawl  to  t!i(>  sea 

Ler  buuglissUetlia  out  scud  ; 


(    H9    ) 

On  th"  other  sWe,  unto  tbe  fiooil 
her  brar.clies  did  exieiid. 
-12  Why  hast  thou  then  thus  broken  down, 
and  ta'en  her  hedge  away  ? 
So  that  all  passengers  do  pluck, 
and  make  of  her  a  prey. 

13  Thi.  boar  who  from  the  forest  comes 

doth  waste  it  at  his  pleasure; 
The  wild  b<  ast  of  the  field  also 
devours  it  out  of  measure. 

14  O  God  of  hosts,  we  thee  beseech, 

return  now  unto  thine ; 
Look  down  from  Heav'n  in  love,  behol 
ard  visit  this  thr  vine : 

15  This  vinevai-d.  which  thine  own  right 

hath  planttd  us  among  ;  [haml 

And  that  sp.me  brar.ch  \\  hich  for  thystlt 
thou  hast  mode  to  be  strong. 
15  Burnt  up  it  is  with  flaming  tire, 
it  also  is  cut  down  : 
Thev  utterU  have  ptrished 
.Mt^  as  tin  fi;ce  doth  Pkivn, 
17  Cp^thy  haml  br^tlUupoU 
flbeman  of  llt^  right  hand, 
Tfc  Son  of  man.  whom  for  thyseli" 
thouTnadcst  strong  to  staid. 
IS  So  hencp'orth  we  will  not  go  backj 
iior  turn  from  thee  at  all : 
O  do  thou  qi'icken  ns,  and  we 
upon  thy  name  will  raU. 
19  Turn  us  again,  Loid  Gotl  of  hosts, 
and  upon  us  vouchsafe 
To  make  thy  countemncetosliine, 
and  so  vt  shall  be  safe. 


^h 

'I^^? 


(     150    ) 

PSALM  81. 

1  SING  lovidtoGod.ouistiength;  witu 

to  Jacob's  God  do  sing.  IM 

2  Take  up  a  psahn,  the  pleasant  huip, 
j*.  timbrel  and  psaltVy  bring. 

0:.   3  Blow  M-umpets  at  new  Qioon,  what  day 

;M  "^        oil  I-  feast  appointed  is : 

■ "  ?«  For charsre to  IsrVl,  and  alaw 

i ;  ifi      of  Jacob's  God  was  this. 

-  ufff  To  Joseph  this  a  testimony 

jt?.|w      he  made,  when  Eq;yp's  land 

^ifli'-  He  travelPd  [hrough.  where  speech  I 

V  ''     I  did  not  understand.  ["eurii 

,    .,   6  His  shoiiUl.r  I  from  burdens  took, 
'  '  his  hands  from  pots  did  free. 

'        7  Thou  didst  in  trouble  on  nie  call., 
and  I  delivered  thee; 
In  secret  place  of  thundering 

T  (lui  th.-e  answer  maUe  : 
And  a:  ili     -iivams  of  Mcribah 
'of  tint  a  pioof  did  take 
8  O  thou  my  peolMr.  u,-" 
rii  testify  to  th  I 
To  thee,  O  Isr\  1,  i  > 
but  hearken  u»it«i  i 
$  In  midst  of  thee  ihev  '■'  1' 

any  strange  god  w 
^'()^  unto  any  god  u.i 

thou  bowing  down  -.ImU  i  ill- 

10  laiw  the  I^rdthyGotl.  which  did 

from  Rg.j)t  land  thtr  smde  ; 
I'll  fiil  thy  iuouthabiiml:., Illy, 
do  thou  it  ojHii  will  . 

11  Bu.  yei  u'V  people  tM..\  Noice 

would  not  aUelUi^ e  be  ; 


(     151     ) 

And  ev'ii  my  c'lo^eu  Isrnei 
iio  would  have  none  of  ni^. 
;:  So  to  t!ie  liistof  th  irown  h;  lUts 
I  tliciu  deln  ei'ed  : 

Ard  tlit'ti  incoiimsls  of  their  own 
tiK-y  vainly  wanikned. 

13  O  th;it  niy.peojjk' Iwd  me  heard, 

Isi'el  niyv  ways  had  cho<;e  ! 

14  I  had  thfir  en'mies  soon  srbdn'i'., 

my  haiid  tnru'd  on  their  foes, 

15  Tht  hatiTs  of  the  Lord  to  him 

siihioiision  shov.ld  Iwvoftis;'  . 
But  as  for  them,  their  time  sLou.v. 
for  evermore  remain'd.  '7 

16  He  should  have  al^o  f^^  them  with 

the  fiiH  St  of  the  wJu^at :  • 
Of  lioney  f.o  ii  the  rock  thy  fill 
I  should  have  made  thee  eut. 


PSALM  32. 

1  IN  God's  assembly  God  doth  stand  ; 

hie  .jiidiri  th  spoils  among* 

2  HS'w  loM'j;.  "L'c-t  ntiiigp.-rsons  vile. 

*'-\vill  yc  ui  V  UiduoiPiU  wroup;  '. 

3  Defend  the  poor  and  faiherless; 

to  poor uV'Pii- ss'd  do  ri;^ht. 

4  The  poor  a'nl  needy  ones  set  free  , 

rid  (Ik.  10  fiom  ill  men's  mi'i:lit. 

5  They  know  liot,  nor  will  tmdersland  ; 

in  darkness  they  walk  on  : 
Ail  the  fomidationsof  thecaitii 
out  of  their  course  are  g;oMe. 
fi  I  said  that  ye  are  wotls.  and  are 
sons  of  the  Highest  all : 


(    152    > 

7  But  ye  shall  die  like  men,  and  a^ 
one  of  the  princes  fall. 

S  O  God  do  thou  rnise  up  thyself, 
the  earth  to  .;uda:nient  call  ; 
Tor  thou,  as  thy  inheritance, 


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PSALM  83. 
ICEEP  not,  O  G(xl,  Me  thee  entreat, 

O  keep  not  silence  now  ; 
Do  thdu  not  lioldthy  peace,  O  God, 

ami  stiil  no  more  he  thou. 

2  For,  lo,  thine eneniiis a  noise 

tumiiltuously  have  made ; 
And  they  that  Iratefs  are  of  thee 
have  lifted  up  the  liead. 

3  Against  ihy  chosen  people  tlicy 

do  Crafiy  counsel  take  ; 
And  they  a^air.st  thy  hidden  ones 
do  coiisuitations  make. 

4  Coine.  let  us  cut  then>  off,  said  tliey,' 

from  Ining  a  nation  ; 
That  of  the  name  of  Isr'el  may 
no  more  he  mention. 

5  For  with  joint  heart  tiny  plot;  iu  lea-iie 

affainst  tliee  ihey  c.!  hine. 

6  The  tents  of  FaIoui.  l-i.  n'elites, 

Moab's  and  Hagar"<  lln'   ; 

7  Gebal.  and  Amnion,  An.a'ek, 

Philistines,  those  of  Tyre  ; 

8  And  Assur,  join'd  with  them,  to  help 

Lot's  children  they  eouspire. 
<•  Do  to  them  as  to  Midiau. 
Jabinat  Kison  strand  i 


(    153    ) 

10  And  Sis'ra,  which  at  Endor  felJ, 
as  dung  to  fat  the  land. 

11  Like  Oreh,  and  like  Zeeb  make 

tilt  ir  noble  men  to  fall  ; 
Like  Ztba  and  Zalnuma  like, 
make  thou  their  princes  all. 

12  "VVho  said.  For  our  possession 

let  us  God's  Rouses  take. 

13  My  Ood.  them  like  a  wheel  as  chaff" 

befon-  the  wind  therp  make. 

14  As  fire  coi^sumes  the  wood,  as  f.aiae 

doth  mountains  set  on  tire  ; 

15  Chase  and  affright  them  with  the  storm 

and  tempest  of  thine  ire. 
15  Their  fitcesfiU  with  shame,  O  Lord, 
that  they  may  seek  thy  name. 
^^- 17  Let  them  confounded  he,  ami  vex'd, 
,      and  perish  in  their  snanie  ; 
18  That  men  maj  know  that  thou,  to  whom 
alone  doth  apptrtain 
The  name  JEHOVAH,  dost  most  high 
o'er  all  the  earth  remain. 

PSALM  84. 

1  HOW  lovely  is  thy  dwelling-place, 

O  Lord  of  hosts .  to  me  ! 
The  tabtrnaelis  of  thj  grace, 
how  pleasant.  Lord,  they  be ! 

2  My  thirsty  soul  longs  veh'mently, 

yea.  faints  thy  courts  *o  see : 
My  vei-y  heart  and  flesh  crj  out, 
O  living  Gwl,  for  thee. 

3  Behold,  the  sparrow  findcth  out, 

an  house  wherein  to  rest. 


(     1.4    ) 

The'  swallow  also  for  litrself 

hath  purchased  a  nest  ; 
E\'n  thiiK'owii  aUais.  where  she  safe 

her  yoMiig  oiios  forth  may  bring ; 
O  tl'oii  Aliiiij^hty,  Loi-d  of  hosts, 
';-.         w  iio  art  my  God  and  King:. 

4  Bl  ;.tare  they  in  thy  house  that  dwell ; 

f hey  ever  g;ive  thee  praise. 

5  Bltst  IS  the  man  whose  strength  thou  art 

in  \\  iioso  heart  are  t!iy  ways. 

6  Who  iJ:»-sing  througli  Baca's  vale, 

1hir<  in  d't  dig  up  wells ; 

Also  the  rain  that  faHeth  down 

the  pools  with  water  lills. 

7  So  they  from  strength  unwearit^  go 

si  ill  forward  nnio  strength, 
Until  in  Sion  they  appear 

before  the  Lord  at  length. 
S  Low!  God  of  hosts,  my  prayer  hear  ; 

OJacoVs  God  give  ear. 
0  See,  Gal,  om-  shield,  look  on  the  face 

of  thine  anointed  dear. 

10  For  in  th)  coiirtsune  day  excels 

a  thousand  ;  rather  in 
My  God's  house  will  I  keep  a  door 
than 'dwell  in  tents  of  sin. 

11  F(u-  God  the  Lord's  a  sun  and  shield  ; 

lie'il  grace  and  glory  give  ; 
And  \\ill  withhold  no  good  from  thera 
that  uprightly  do  live. 

12  O  thou  that  art  the  Lord  of  hosts, 

that  niari  is  truly  blest, 

^Vllolly  assured  confidtuce. 

on  tJicc  alone  doth  rest. 


(    155    ) 

PSALM  85. 

1  O  LORD,  tboii  hast  b^n  favourable 

to  tliy  beloved  land  ; 
Jacob's  cfijjtivity  thou  hast 
recaird  with  mighty  hand. 

2  Then  pardoned  tlsy  people  hast 

all  their  iniquities ; 
Thou  all  theiitrtspasses  aud  sins 
hast  cuver'd  from  thine  eyes. 

3  Thou  took'st  off  all  thine  ire,  and 

from  thy  wrath's  fmiousness.  [tum'dst 

4  Turn  us,  God  of  our  health,  and  cause 

thy  wrath  'gainst  us  to  cease. 

5  Shall  thy  displeasurethus  endure 

ai^iiist  us  without  end  ? 

AViit  thou  to  generations  all 

thine  anger  forth  extend  ? 

0  That  in  thee  may  thy  peojde  joy, 

wilt  thou  not  us  revive  ? 

7  Shew  us  thy  nitrcy.  Lord,  to  us 

do  thv  salvation  give. 

8  I'll  hear  what  God  the  Lord  will  speak, 

to  his  folk  he'll  speak  peace, 
Aud  to  his  saints;  but  Ittthem  not 
rctiu'n  to  foolishness. 

9  To  them  that  fear  him  surelj'  near 

is  his  salvation; 
TS;at  glor>  in  our  land  raay  have 
Vier  habitation.    - 

10  Truth  met  with  mercy,  righteousness 

and  peace  kiss'd  mutually  : 

11  Truth  springs  from  earth,  and  righteous- 

look   down  froai  H.avenhigh.       [ness 

12  Y"^!  what- is  good  the  Lord  shall  give ; 

oir  laud  shall  \ield  increase. 


(    156    ) 

13  Justice,  to  set  ns  in  his  steps, 
shall  go  before  his  face. 

PSALTNI  86. 

1  O  LORD,  do  thou  boAv  down  thine  ear, 

and  ht  av  me  jri'aciotisly  ; 
Because  I  sore  afficU'd  am, 
and  am  in  povt  rtj. 

2  Becaust  I'm  lioly,  let  my  soul 

by  thoe  p\(  sened  be ; 
O  thon  my  Cod.  thy  servant  save 
that  puts  his  trust  in  thee. 

3  Sith  unto  tliee  I  daily  cry, 

be  me  rcifu)  to  me. 

4  Rejoice  thy  ser^  ant's  soul ;  for.  Lord, 

I  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 

5  For  thou  art  g:racious  O  Lord, 

and  ready  to  forgive  ; 
And  rich  irl  mercy,  all  that  call 
upon  thee  to  relieve. 

6  Hear,  Lord,  my  prayer:  unto  tlie  voice 

of  my  request  attend. 

7  In  troublous  times  I'll  "all  on  thee; 

for  thou  wilt  answer  send. 

8  Lord,  there  is  none  among  the  gods 

that  may  vith  thee  conijjare  ; 
And  like  the  works  vhlch  then  hast  done 
not  any  work  is  there. 

9  All  nations  whom  thou  mad'st  shall  come 

and  worship  rev'rently 
Before  thy  face ;  and  they,  O  Lord, 
thy  name  sliall  glonfy. 
10  Because  thou  art  exc-eedinp  j^reat, 
and  works  by  thee  are  done 


{    IS7    ) 

WTiich  are  to  be  admired  ;  and  thou 
art  God  th yst- If  alone. 

11  Teach  me  thy  way,  and  in  thy  tnitbj 

O  Lortl,  then  walk  will  I ; 
Unite  my  lieart,  that  I  thy  name 
may  fear  continually. 

12  O  Lord  my  God,  with  all  my  heart 

to  thee  I  will  give  praise  ; 
And  I  tlie  glorj  will  ascribe 

unto  thy  name  always. 
-13  Because  thy  mercy  towarti  me 

in  greatness  dothe\cel  ; 
And  thou  deliver'd  hast  my  soul 

oat  of  the  lowest  lull. 

14  O  God.  the  proud  against  me  rise, 

and  violent  men  have  met. 
That  for  my  soul  have  sought ;  and  the^ 
before  Uiem  have  not  set. 

15  But  thou  art  full  of  pitj ,  Lord, 

a  God  most  gracious  : 
Long  sudering.  and  in  thy  trutli 
and  mercy  plenteous. 

16  O  turn  to  me  thy  countenance, 

and  mercy  on  me  have, 
TKy  servant  strengthen,  and  the  son 
or'  thine  own  hand-nmid  save. 

17  Shew  me  a  sign  for  good,  that  tltey 

which  do  me  hate  may  see, 
And  be  asham'd  ;  because  thou  Lord, 
didst  help  and  comfort  me. 

PSALM  87. 
1  "UPON  the  hills  of  holiness 
he  his  fountlation  sets. 


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(    158    ) 

2  God,  more  than  Jacob's  dv  tilings  all, 

dtlights  ill  Sioii's  gates. 

3  Things  glorious  are  said  of  thee, 

thou  city  of  the  Lord. 

4  Raliab  ar.d  lUib^l.  1  to  tliose 
that  k!lo^\  me  w  ill  n  coitl. 

Behold  ev'iiTyriis,  and  with  it 

the  land  of  Pakstine, 
And  likewise  Ethiopia  ;  ^ 

this  man  was  boni  tlurfin, 

5  And  it  of  bjon  shall  be  said, 

this  tnan  and  that  mr<n  there 
Was  bom  ;  and  he  that  is  Most  High 
hinisi  If  shall  'stablish  her. 
■.  V.htn  tiixl  the  peojjle  wnt^s,  he"ll  coiir.t 

that  this  man  Ix-rn  was  there. 
7   llh  rt  be  that  sing,  and  j^laj  ;  and  all 
my  well-springs  tit  thte  are. 

PS.\LM  88. 

1  LORD  Goil,  my  Suvioiir,  day  and  night 

1m  fore  thee  cry'd  havt  I. 

2  Bef»,re  thte  h  t  my  prayer  come ; 

give  tar  unto  my  cry. 

3  For  troubles  u.v^at  do  fill  my  soul  ; 

mv  life  draws  nigh  the  .e,'riive. 

4  I'ni'coti>i».  d  with  lliost  ll'.at  godown     " 

!0  pit,  a!:d  no  str>  'igtlt  liave. 

5  Fv'ii  frtear)iong  tin  ui  ud,  like  them 

that  slain  in  grave  do  lie  ; 
C'l.t  oit'ii-om  tii\  hand,  whom  no  more 
thou  ha->tin  meuiory. 

6  Thou  hast  m.-  laid  in  lowest  pit, 

in  dtep  and  darksome  cuves. 


^. 


(    159    ) 

7  Thy  wvarli  lies  h:\yd.  on  ir.e.  thou  hast 

me  prtssM  \\ith  all  i'ly  waves. 

8  Tliou  bust  i-Mit  fai-  tVoiu  "me  my  friends, 

thou  mad'st  thtm  to  ahlsor  me; 
Aid  I  am  so  shut  up,  that  I 
find  no  evasion  for  me. 
Q  B}  reason  of  aiPictiou 

mine  eye  niounis  dolefully  : 

To  thee,  I.ord,  do  1  call,  and  stretch 

my  hands  continually. 

10  Wilt  thou  shew  wonders  lo  the  dead) 

shall  tlu-v  rise,  and  thee  bkss? 
il  Shall  m  the  grave  thy  love  be  tuld  ? 

in  death  thy  faithfulness? 
12  Shall  th)  great  wotiders  in  the  dark, 
or  shall  tliy  righttonsness 
Be  known  tu  any  in  the  lai;d 
of  deep  forgelfnlness  ? 
15  But,  Lord,  to  ihee  I  cryM  ;  my  pray V 
at  mort)  prevent  shall  thee. 

14  Why,  Lord,  dosl  thon  cast  otFiny  soul 

ai  d  hid'st  thy  face  from  me  ? 

15  Distress'd  am  l',  ai.d  froni  nij  youth 

I  ready  am  to  die  ; 
Thy  terrors  I  have  borne,  and  am 
distracted  fearfully. 

16  The  dreadful  fitrceness  of  thy  vrath 

quite  over  me  doth  go : 
Thy  terrors  great  have  cut  me  off", 
they  did  p;:r5iu  me  so. 

17  For  round  ahoni  me  evtrj-  day, 

like  vater  they  did  roll  ; 

And  gatlu  ring  together,  they 

have  conipassed  mj  soul. 


(     160    ) 

13  My  friends  thou  hast  put  far  from  me, 
and  liim  that  did  ine  love ; 
And  those  that  mine  acquintance  were 
to  darkness  didst  remove. 

PSALM  89. 

1  god's  mercies  1  will  ever  sing; 

and  wit!»  my  mouth  I  sliall 
Thy  faitlifuiness  make  to  be  known 
to  generation?  all. 

2  For  mercy  shall  he  built,  said  I, 

for  e\  er  to  endure  ; 
Tliy  faitlifuiness  ev'n  in  the  heav'ns 

thou  wilt  establish  sure. 
r.  I  with  my  chosen  t)ne  have  made 

a  eov'iiant  graciously ; 
And  to  my  servant,  whom  I  lov'd, 

to  Da^ill  sworn  have  I: 
4  That  I  thy  seed  establish  shall 

for  evir  to  remain, 
And  will  to  fyenerations  all 

thy  tlirone  build  and  maintain, 
t    5  Thepraises  of  thy  wonders,  Lord, 

the  heavens  shall  express; 
And  in  the  cons;regatioii 

of  saints,  thy  faithfulness. 

6  For  who  in  heaven  with  the  Lord 

may  once  himself  compare  ? 
Who  is  like  God  among  the  sons 
of  those  that  iiii|^hty  are  ? 

7  Great  fear  in  meeting  of  the  saints 

is  due  unto  ihe  Loitl ; 
And  lie,  of  all  about  him,  sliouUl 
with  rev'rence  be  ador'd. 


(     151    ) 

8  O  diou  that  art  the  Lord  of  hosts^ 

what  Lord  in  mightiness 
Is  like  to  thee?  who  conii>:iss'd  roiinc 
art  with  thy  faithfuhiess? 

9  Ev'u  in  the  raging  of  the  sea 

thou  over  it  dost  reign  ; 
And  when  the  w  aves  thereof  do  swel', 
thoii  stille.t  them  again. 
•10  Hahab  in  pieces  thou  didst  hveak,  >' 

like  one  that  slaugliterM  is ; 
And  with  thy  mighty  arm  thou  hast 
d)S;)evs'<i  titiue  enemies. 

11  Tlie  luav'iis  are  thine,  thou  for  thine  owu 

tlie  earth  dost  also  lake : 
The  world,  a. id  fuloess  of  the  snr.'e 
thy  pow'r  did  found  and  mak". 

12  The  north  ard  south  from  ihee  alone 

their  lirst  b.  ginning  )>ad  ; 
Both  Ta!)or  mount  and  H  rmon  hiil 
shall  in  thy  name  be  glad. 

13  Thou  hast  an  arm  that's  full  of  pow'r  . 

thy  hand  is  great  in  might: 
And  thy  right  hand  exceedingly 
e\alled  is  in  height. 

14  Justice  and  judgment  of  thy  throne 

are  made  the  dwelling  place  : 
Mercy,  aeeompany'd  with  truth, 
shall  go  before  thy  face. 

15  O  gi-eatly  hless'd  the  people  are 

tlie  joyful  sound  that  know  ; 
In  brightness  of  thy  foce,  O  Lord^^ 
they  ever  tm  shall  go. 

16  They  in  thy  name  shall  all  the  day 

rejoice  exceedingly ; 


(    162    ) 

AnCi  hi  thy  righteousness  shall  they 
e.viludbtoii  high 

17  Bocansf  tht  glory  of  their  strength 

rfotli  onh  staiid  in  thee: 
Ai.d  in  ihy  favour  shall  oiu"  horn 
and  i;ow'r  exalted  be. 

18  For  Gotl  IS  onr  dt  fencv- ;  and  he 

to  ns  dotli  safetv  bring: 
Tl)f  Holy  One  of  Israel 
is  our  aluiiglit)  King. 

19  111  visioN  to  til)  Holy  One 

tlmn  snidst.  I  luliJ  "pon 
A  strt  ng:  one  laid  ;  out  of  the  folk 
I  r.ijs"d  a  chosen  one. 

20  Ev'n  l»a^id.  I  have  found  him  out 

a  servant  unto  nie ; 
And  with  niy  lioly  oil  my  king 
anoiiitid  him  to  be: 

21  %Vitli  whom  my  liand  shall,  'stahlish'd  be 

mine  arm  shall  make  liim  strong. 

22  On  him  the  lor  shall  not  exact, 

i.or  son  of  mischit  f  «  rong. 

23  1  will  beat  down  before  hisYace 

all  his  nialicious  fots; 
I  v  ill  tliem  great! J  plague  who  do 
with  hatred  liim  opjjose. 

24  My  mercy  and  mv  faiihfolness 

with  hii7)  yet  still  shall  he; 
And  in  my  name  his  lioniand  pow'r 
men  sluill  exaUul  sec. 

25  Kis  ltand.aiHl  pow  'r  sliall  reach  afar, 

111  set  it  in  the  sea; 
And  his  right  hand  established 
shall  inihe livers  be: 


(  1"-  ) 

'-    'i'iiou  art  my  Father,  lie  sIkiII  cr.v, 

i^iou  are  luy  Go'  alone ; 
A):d  he  shall  say,  Thou  art  tlie  rock 

of  mj  salvation. 
27  I'll  liialu'  him  my  firit-lxirn,  more  high 

than  kinjjs  of  any  land. 
23  My  love  I'll  f  ver  keep  for  him, 

my  cov'nant  fast  shall  stand. 
29  His  setd  I  by  my  pow'r  Avill  make 

for  ever  to  endure ; 
And,  as  the  days  of  heav'n,  his  thronC  i 

shall  stable  be,  and  sure. 
33  But  if  his  children  shall  forsake 

my  laws,  and  go  astray, 
And  in  my  judiiiaents  shall  not  walk,  ^ 

but  wander  from  my  way : 
31  If  thty  my  laws  bre^  and  do  net 

keep  niy  commanaments ; 
52  ni  visit  then  their' fanlts  with  rotls,  ^ 

their  sins  with  chastisements. 

33  Yet  IMI  not  take  my  love  from  him,-  '<  ^ 

nor  fiise  my  promise  make.  ^  ^ 

34  My  covenant  I'll  not  break,  not  chan§^  . , 

what  with  my  mouth  I  spake. 
55  Once  by  my  lioliness  I  sware," 
to  David  I'll  not  He. 

36  Kis  setd  and  throne  shall,  as  the  sun  ' 

before  me  last  for  aye. 

37  It,  like  the  moon,  shall  ever  be 

establi  sh'd  stedfa  st  I  y : 
And  like  to  that  which  in  the  heav'n 
dotli  witness  faitlifully. 

38  B'lt  thon.  displf-astd.  hast  cast  off, 

thou  diiist  abhor  and  loatlie ; 


1 


(  ie4  ) 

With  him  that  thine  anosnttil  Is 
thou  !isi>>l  betiJ  very  v.rotli. 
30  'l'hou?!«st  tl>)  St  rvant  5  C(j\'t'rant 
made  void,  pml  q'litt  cast  by  ; 
Ihoii  bast  profa.i'd  !iis  cixwn,  while  it 
easi  on  the  gi-ound  doth  lie. 
-    40  Thou  all  Iiis  hitlij  s  liast  brake  down, 
k  his  strong  holds  down  hast  torn. 

^^I  He  to  all  passeis-hy  a  spoil, 
t;)  neip;hbonrs  is  a  scorn. 

42  Thou  hast  set  uphisfots'  light  hand; 

mad'st  all  his  en'mi.'s  glad  : 
45  Tiirn'd  his  sv\onrs(<3g<-.  and  Inmto  stand 

in  battle  haste  not  made. 
4  i  His  glory  thou  hast  madi  to  ct  ase, 

his  throne  to  ground  down  cast. 

45  Shortened  his  days  of  youth  ;  and  him 

with  shame  thoti  co^(  r'd  hast. 

46  How  long,  lH)rd,  wilt  thou  hide  thyself; 

for  ever  in  thine  ive? 
And  shall  thine  indigi  ation 

bum  like  unto  a  tire? 
,    47  Remendier,  I.ord  how  short  a  time 

I  shall  on  earth  remain  : 
O  wherefore  is  it  so,  that  thou 

hast  made  all  men  in  vain? 
48  What  man  is  he  thatliveth  here, 

aiui  death  shall  never  see? 
Or  from  the  power  of  the  gi-ave 

what  man  liis  soul  shall  free  ? 

43  Thy  former  h)Ning  kindnesses, 

d  LoH,  where  be  they  now? 
Those  which  in  truth  and  f.iithfuhiess 
to  David  sworn  bast  thou  ? 


(     155    ) 

50  Mil  id.  Loi-d  tliy  scnant's  sad  rcproacli ; 

how  I  ui  bosom  bi»ar 
Thf  sconii:igs  of  thy  p'ople  all, 
Mho  strotig  and  «nglit\  are. 

51  Wherewith  thy  ras;iiig  tn<  ir.ies 

ivproricbVi,  O  Lord,  tliink  on  ; ' 
Wheivwith  they  have  rtiircacn'd  the 

of  thine  aiioisited  one.  .  [steps  ■;•:?# 

52  All  blessings  to  tht  Lord  Our  God  i:^^3 

Itt  be  ascribed  tlien : 
For  evermore  so  let  it  be :  '.>.«' 

Amtu,  yea,  and  amen.  ^?^  , 

PSALM  90.  ■:,■ 

1  LORD,  tliou  hasi  been  our  dwelling 

in  generations  all.  [place 

2  Before  thou  ever  hadst  brought  forth 

tlie  mountains  great  or  small ; 
Ere  ever  thou  hadst  formxl  the  eavtk, 

and  all  the  world  abroad  ; 
Ev"n  thou  fiO'n  everlasting"  art 

to  everlasting,  Goth 

3  Thou  dost  unto  destruction 

nian  that  is  mortal  turn  ; 
And  unto  them  thou  say'st,  Again^ 
ye  sons  of  men,  retin-n. 

4  Because  a  thousand  years  appear 

no  moi-e  before  thy  sight 
Thau  yesterday,  when  it  is  past^ 
or  than  a  w  atch  by  night. 
^  As  M  ith  an  ovt  i-flowing  Hood 
thou  can7'st  them  away  : 
They  like  a  sheep  are  ;  like  the  grasj    * 
tbat  grows  at  aiuvn,  are  tjiejr. 


(  ie5  ) 

t  At  tnrn-n  ii  ^^tmrishes  ainl  grows, 
Kv.t  down  at  ev'n  dotli  . ade. 

7  For  by  thine  aiig*T  w^'ie  consum  J, 

thy  wiafh  maktsiis  afraid. 

8  Our  sins,  thou,  and  iniquities 

dost  ill  thy  presence  place, 
And sett'st  our stcivt f.u.lts  before 
Ijg.  the  brightniss  of  thy  face. 

^jg  For  in  thine  anger  all  oin-  days 
■H      do  pass  on  to  an  end  ; 
j^B  And  as  a  tale  that  hatli  been  told, 
^^P     so  we  our  years  do  spend. 
HK  Threescore  and  ten  y«.ars  do  sum  up 
|r  our  duys  and  years,  we  see ; 

Oi-  if,  by  r.ason  of  more  strength, 

in  some  fourscore  tliey  bf  : 
Yet  doth  the  sti-engtli  of  si.ch  old  men 

but  giief  and  labour  prove; 
For  it  is  soon  cut  off.  and  we 
fly  hence,  and  soon  remove. 
11  Wlio  knows  the  po\\  er  of  thy  WTath  ? 
accoi-ding  to  thy  fear, 
■    12  So  is  thy  vrath  ;  Lord,  teach  thou  us, 
our  end  in  mind  to  bi-ar  : 
And  so  to  count  our  days,  that  we 

our  hearts  may  still  apply 
To  learn  thy  wisdom  and  thy  trutli« 
that  we  may  live  thereby. 

13  Turn  yet  again  to  us,  O  Lord, 

how  long  thus  shall  it  be? 
Let  it  repent  thee  now  for  those 
that  servants  are  to  thee. 

14  O  with  thy  tender  meicks,  Loiil, 

OS  earljf  satisfy  i 


(     167    ) 

So  we  lejoiee  sl-.all  all  our  days,' 
and  still  be  glad  in  thee. 
15  Aecjixliag  as  tha  days  have  been, 
Wiicrein  we  q^lef  have  had, 
And  years  w  heieia  we  ill  have  seen, 
so  do  thaa  make  us  glad. 
IG  O  let  thy  work  and  pow'r  apiiear, 
thy  servants'  face  before  ; 
And  shew  unto  theii*  children  deal' 
tliy  vjlorj-  evermore. 
17  And  let  the  beauty  of  the  Lord  ^,^5^ 

our  Gi>d  be  us  upon  :  J^'i"' 

Our  liandy  works  establish  thou; 
establish  them  each  one. 

PSALM  91. 

1  HE  that  doth  in  the  secret  place 

of  the  Most  High  reside, 

Undi-r  the  shade  of  him  that  is 

th'  Ahnigluy  shall  abide. 

2  I  of  the  Loixl  my  God  will  say. 

He  is  my  refuge  still. 
He  is  my  fortress,  and  my  God, 
and  in  him  trust  I  will. 

3  Asstu-e.lly  he  slutll  thee  save, 

^  and  give  deliverance 
Fro  n  subtile  fo\vler's  snare,  and  from 
the  noisome  pestiieuce. 

4  His  feathers  shall  thee  hide  ;  thy  trust 

undc>r  his  wings  siiall  jje  ; 
His  faithfulness  shall  be  a  shield 
and  buckler  unto  th^e. 

5  Thou  shalt  not  jieed  to  be  ah-aid 

for  terrors  of  the  night ; 


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S9i-  for  the  arrow  that  doth  fly 
by  day.  while  it  is  lisiht ; 
"  Nor  for  tlie  pestilence,  that  walks 
in  darkness  secretly : 
Nor  for  destruction,  that  doth  v.astc 
at  noon-day  openly. 
7  A  tnoiisaiul  at  thy  side  shall  fall,  . 
on  thy  right  hand  shall  lie 
Ten  thousand  dead  ;   yet  lui to  thee 
it  shall  not  once  come  nigh. 
S  Only  thou  with  thine  eyes  shalt  look, 
and  a  beliolder  be ; 
And  thou  tlierein  the  just  rewaixl 
of  wicked  men  shalt  sec. 
•  Because  the  Lord,  vvlio  constantly 
my  refuge  is  alone, 
Ev"n  tlie  Most  High,  is  made  by  thee 
thv  habitatiosi. 
iO  No  plague  shall  near  thv  dwelling  comej, 

no  in  shall  thee  befall: 
11  For  lliee  to  keep  in  all  thy  ways 
Sk         his  angels  charge  he  shall. 
m^2  They  in  their  hands  shall  bearlhee  up, 
p  still  waiting  thee  upon  ; 

Lest  thou  at  any  tinieshould'st  dash 
thy  foot  against  a  stone. 
13  Upon  the  adder  thou  shalt  tread, 
and  on  (he  lion  stiong  : 
Thy  feet  on  dragons  trample  shall, 
and  on  the  lions  young. 
14    Because  on  me  he  set  his  love, 
I'll  save  and  set  him  f.ve  ; 
Because  my  great  nanie  he  hath  knowtu 
1  will  Irimsel  on  high. 


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C    160    ) 

15  Hl'II  call  on  me,  I'll  answer  him ; 
I  will  beuilh  him  still 
In  trouble,  to  deliver  !iim, 
and  honour  him  I  will. 
25  With  length  of  dajs  unto  his  minis 
I  will  him  satiify ; 
I  also  my  salvation 
Mill  cause  his  eyes  to  see. 

PSALM  92. 

1  TO  render  thanks  unto  the  Lord 

it  is  a  comely  thing, 
And  to  thy  name,  O  thou  Most  High 
due  praise  aloud  to  sing. 

2  Thy  loving  kindness  to  shew  forth 

when  shines  the  morning  light; 
And  to  declare  thv  faitlifuhiess 
with  pleasure ev'iy  night. 

3  On  a  ten-sti-ing'd  instrument, 

upon  the  psaltery  ; 
And  on  the  harp  with  solemn  sound, 
and  grave  sweet  melody. 

4  For  thou.  Lord,  by  thy  mighty  works 

hast  made  my  heart  right  glad  ; 
And  1  will  triuniph  in  the  works 
which  b}  thine  hands  were  made. 

5  How  great,  Loitl,  are  th}  works  !  each 

of  thine  a  deep  it  is.  [thought 

6  A  brutish  man  it  knoweth  not ; 

fools  understand  not  this. 

7  When  those  that  lew  d  and  wickeJ  are 

spring  quickly  up  like  grass, 
And  workers  of  iniquity 
do  fiotuisb  all  apace ; 


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(    170    ) 

It  H  t'mt  tlif y  forever  may 
tltsii-jyet!  be  atid  slain: 

8  But  tiioii,  O  Lord,  ai't  tlie  Most  Hig?i, 

for  ewi-  to  remain. 

9  For,  lo,  thine  enemies,  O  Lord, 

thine  en':uic!s  perish  shall: 
The  workers  of  iisitjiiiiy 
shall  he  dispersed  all. 

>10  But  tlion  sh.ilt,  ijke  unto  the  horn 
^       of  th'  unicorn,  exalt 
K  My  horn  on  hi^h ;  thou  with  fresh  oil 
W       aiioint  me  also  shait. 
11  Jline  eyes  shal  I  also  my  desire 
see  on  mine  enemies  ; 
;Mine  ear  shall  of  the  wicked  hear, 
that  doaj^ainst  me  rise. 

12  But  like  tlie  palm-tree  tiourishing 

shall  he  the  righteous  one  ; 
He  shall  like  to  the  cedar  grow, 
that  is  in  Lebanon. 

13  Those  that  within  the  house  of  God 

are  planted  by  his  j^race, 

'f*        They  shall  ijrow  up,  and  flourish  all, 

in  our  God's  holy  place. 

14  And  in  old  age,  when  others  fade, 

they  fruit  still  forth  shall  bring:; 
They  shall  l)e  fat.  and  full  of  sap, 
and  ayebe  Hourishing. 

15  To  shew  that  upriglit  is  the  Lord  ; 

he  is  a  rock  to  me ; 
And  he  from  all  unrig-Uteousness 
i^  altugether  IVce. 


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PSALM  93. 

1  THE  Lord  dotli  i-ei'?.»  and  clotlrd  is  he 

witli  iuaj<  sty  most  bright  ; 
His  works  d(»  shew  liirn  elo'.h'd  to  be, 

aiid  girt  alwiit  with  int^jlit ; 
The  world  is  al>o  'stablished, 

that  it  cannot  depart. 

2  Thy  throne  is  (ix'd  of  old,  and  thou 

fron  everlasting  art. 

3  The  floods.  O  Lord  have  lifted  up, 

thoy  lifted  np  their  voice  ; 
The  (loot! s  have  lifted  up  their  /aves, 
and  made  a  miglity  noise. 

4  But  yet  the  Lord,  that  is  on  high, 

is  more  of  might  by  far 
Than  noise  of  many  waters  is, 
or  great  sea  billows  are. 

5  Thy  testimonies  ev'ry  one 

in  faithfulness  excel  ; 
And  holiness  for  ever.  Lord, 
thine  house  becometh  well. 


PSALM  94. 

1  O  LORD  God,  unto  whom  alone 

all  vengeance  doth  belong  ; 
O  mighty  God,  who  vengeance  own'st, 
shine  forth,  avenging  wrong. 

2  Lift  up  thyself,  thou  of  the  earth 

the  sov'rcign  Judge  that  art ; 
And  tuuo  those  that  are  so  proud 
a  due  r.-ward  impart. 

3  How  long,  O  mighty  God,  shall  they 

who  lewd,  and  wicked  bi-. 
How  long,  shall  they  who  wickalarft, 
,  efaus  triumph  haughtily  ? 


C    172    ) 

4  How  long  shall  things  most  hard  bytheia 

beiitftrtd  ai.d  to!d  ? 
And  all  that  work  ii'iquity 
to  boast  tlitnis'  Ivesbr  bold  ? 
i  Thy  folk  they  bit  ak  in  pieces,  Lord, 
thimbtriti.ge  oppi.Si :  ^ 

6  Tlie  widow  ihi y  and  stniiig;er  slay, 

and  kill  tlie  athtrltss. 

7  Yet  say  thty,  God  it  shall  not  see, 

nor  God  oi" Jacob  iinow. 

5  Ye  bviiitish  people  !  understand  ; 

fools  .'  V  hen  wise  will  ye  grow  ? 
9  The  Lord  did  jilant  the  ear  of  man, 
and  hear  then  shall  not  he  ? 
He  only  form'd  the  eye,  and  then 
shall'he  not  clf-arly  see  ? 
IC  He  that  the  nations  doth  con-ect, 
shall  he  not  chastise  you  ? 
He  knowledge  unto  nian  dolli  teach, 
and  shall  himself  not  know  ? 

11  Man's  thoiip:hts  to  be  but  vanity 

the  Lord  doth  well  discern. 

12  Bk  ss'd  is  the  man  thou  chast'neth,  Lord, 

and  niak'st  thy  law  to  learn: 

13  That  tliou  may'st  give  him  rest  from  days 

of  sad  ad\ersit). 
Until  the  pit  be  digg'd  for  those 
that  work  ini<|uiiy. 

14  For  sure  the  Loixl  will  not  cast  off    - 

those  that  his  people  be, 

Neither  his  o\\  n  inheritance 

quit  and  forsake  will  he: 

35  But  iudi-nient  unto  righteousnCiS 

ftiull  yet  rctiU'Ji  a;;aiB  : 


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And  all  shall  follow  alter  it 
that  ave  rig-ht-Jieait(.d  men, 

16  Who  will  rise  iijj  forme  against 

t'lose  tliat  do  wickidlj  : 
Who  will  stand  irj>  for  me  'gainst  these 
that  work  iniqwity  ? 

17  Uidess  the  Lord  had  been  my  help, 

wlr  n  I  was  soreoppr  st, 
AlniOit  my  soul  had  in  tlie  house 
ot  sileiiCt-  l)ten  at  rest- 

18  Wh(  n  I  ha-!  uttertil  this  word, 

(my  foot  doth  siip  away  ) 
Tliy  mercy  luld  ine  up,  O  Lord, 

tliy  goodness  did  me  stay. 
10  Amidst  the  muititiidv-  of  thoughts 

wliicl)  iii  my  heart  do  fi^Iit, 
My  soul,  lest  it  beovercharg'd, 

thy  eomfoits  dodilight. 

20  Shallof  iniquity  the  throne 

have  fellowship  with  thee, 
Which  mischief,  cunningly  contriv'd, 
doih  by  a  law  deerei  ? 

21  Against  the  righteous  souls  they  join, 

they  guiltless  blood  coiiclemn. 

22  But  o.  my  refuge  God's  the  rock, 

and  n>j  dt  fence  from  ihtm. 

23  On  them  their  own  iniquity 

the  Lord  shall  bring  and  lay. 
And  cut  them  o:'Fin  th.  ir  own  sin  ;  " 
our  Lord  God  shall  them  slay» 

PSALM  95. 
1  O  COME,  let  us  sing  to  tlie  Lord, 
come,  let  iisev'ry  one 


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(     174     ) 

A  foyful  noise  make  to  the  Rock 
of  our  salvation. 

2  L'Jt  us  hi'fove  his  presence  come 

witli  piinse  and  thankful  voice  ; 
Let  us  siivq;  psalms  to  liim  with  grace, 
and  maivc  a  joyful  ijoise. 

3  For  God.  a  great  God,  and  great  King, 

abovt-all  gods  he  is. 

4  Dejithi  of  the  earth  are  in  liis  hand, 

the  strength  of  hills  is  liis. 

5  To  him  the  spacious  sea  belongs, 

for  he  the  same  did  make  ; 
The  dry  land  also  from  his  hands 
its  form  at  first  did  take. 

6  O  come,  and  jt-t  us  worship  him, 

let  us  bow  down  withal, 
And  on  our  knees  before  the  Loni, 
our  Mnkcr.  let  us  fall. 

7  For  he's  our  God,  the  people  we 

of  his  own  pasture  are, 
And  of  his  hand  the  sheep  ;  to-day 
if  ye  his  voice  will  he.ar. 

8  Then  harden  not  your  hearts  as  in 

the  provocation. 
As  ir.  the  desert,  on  the  day 
of  the  tcntation : 

9  V/hen  me  your  fatliors  tempt'dand 

and  did  niy  w'orking  see  :  [prov'd, 

10  Ev*n  for  the  space  of  forty  years 

this  race  hath  grievetl  me. 
I  said,  This  people  errs  in  heart, 
my  ways  they  do  not  know  : 

11  To  wliom  I  swaiv  in  wrath,  that  10 

)ny  rest  they  should  not  go. 


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PSALM  Co. 

1  O  SING  a  new  s«i!g  to  the  Lord, 

sinjr  all  the  earth  to  God  : 

2  To  God  sing,  bkss  his  name,  shew  still 

his  saving  lieaith  abroad. 

3  AiHong  the  ht-athen  nations 

his  s?lory  do  declare  i 
And  unto  all  tlie  people  show 
his  works  that  wondrous  ;ue. 

4  For  great's  the  Lord,  and  greatly  he 

is  to  be  magiiifi'd  ; 
Yea,  worthy  to  be  fear'd  is  he 
above  all  gotls  beside- 

5  For  all  the  gods  are  idols  dun)b, 

which  blinded  nations  f<  ar  ; 
But  our  God  is  the  Lonl,  by  wJioiU 
the  heav'ns  created  were. 

6  Great  honour  is  before  his  face, 

and  majesty  di v  iiie ; 
^     Strength  Is  within  his  holy  place, 
and  tliere  doth  btranty  shine. 

7  Do  ye  ascribe  mito  tlie  Lord, 

of  people  evVy  ti-ibe, 
Glory  do  je  unto  the  Lord, 
and  mighty  pow'r  ascribe. 

8  Give  ye  tlie  glory  to  the  Loixi, 

that  to  his  naine  is  due  ; 
Come  ye  into  his  courts,  and  bring 
an  offering  with  j^u. 

9  In  beauty  of  his  holiness, 

O  do  the  Lord  adore ; 
Likewise  let  ail  the  earth  thronghont 
tremble  his  face  before. 
10  Among  tile  heathen  say.  God  reigus, 
the  world  shall  stedfastly 


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C    176    ) 

Ba  fixVl  fi-cm  moving  ;  he  shall  judge 
the  people  righteously. 

11  Let  heav'ns  be  glud  before  the  Lord, 

a:id  let  the  earth  rejoice  ; 

Let  seas,  and  all  that  is  therein, 

cry  out,  and  make  a  noise. 

12  Let  Heidi  rejoice,  and  evVy  thing 
that  spriiigfeth  of  the  earth  : 

Theii  woods  and  evVy  tree  shall  sing 
with  a^ladnessand  with  niinh, 
1,3  Before  the  Lord ;  because  he  comes, 
to  jndge  the  earth  conus  he  : 
He'll  judge  the  \>orld  with  righteousness, 
the  people  faithfully. 

PSALM  97. 
1  GOD  reigneth,  let  the  earth  be  glad, 

and  isles  r>  joice  each  one. 
5  Dark  clouds  him  con  pass ;  and  in  right 

with  jndg'Uont  dwells  iiis  throne. 

3  Fire  go  sbrforv^him.  and  his  foes 

it  bmns  up  ronnd  about. 

4  His  lightnings  lighten  did  the  world  ; 

earth  saw.  and  shook  throughout. 

5  Hills  at  the  pr.si^nce  of  the  Lord, 

like  wax,  did  melt  away  ; 
Ev 'n  at  the  presence  of  the  Lord 
ofall  the  earth.  1  say. 

6  The  h'av'iis  declare  his  righteousness, 

and  all  men  hisgl  iiy  see. 

7  An  who  seri'e  graven  images, 

confomided  let  them  be. 
Who  do  of  idols  boast  the)nselvcs, 
let  shame  upon  them  fall : 


(     1*7    ) 

Ye  that  are  called  goth,  see  that 

ve  do  him  worship  all.  ' 

8  Sion  did  hear,  and  joyful  was, 

glad  Judiih's  daughters  were  ; 
Thev  much  rejoic'd,  O  Lord,  because 

thy  judgments  did  appear. 
•3  For  thon.  O  Lord,  art  hig;h  above 

all  things  on  earth  that  are  , 
Above  all  ether  gods  thou  art 

exalted  very  far. 

10  Hate  ill.  all  je  that  love  the  Lord  " 

his  saints'  souls  kev?peth  he ; 
And  from  the  hand  of  wicked  niea 
he  sets  thtm  safe  and  free. 

11  For  ail  those  that  lie  righteous 

sown  is  a  JojfYil  light, 
And  gladness  sown  is  oral!  those 
that  are  m  heart  upright. 

12  Ye  righteous,  in  the  Lord  rc-joice, 

exjness  j  om-  thankful;iess, 
When  5e  into  your  memory 
do  call  his  holiness. 

PSALM  98. 

1  O  SING  a  new  song  to  the  I>ovtl, 

for  wonders  lie  ha^  done: 
His  right  hand  and  his  holy  arn 
him  victory  haih  won. 

2  The  Lord  God  his  salvation 

hath  eaiisitl  to  be  knov>  n  : 
Jlis  justice  in  the  h( atln  n's  sight 

he  (ipenly  hath  shown. 
.  He  mindful  of  his  giace  and  truth 
lu  IsrVl's  house  hath  been ; 

M 


C    173     ) 

And  the  salvation  of  our  God 
ail  ends  of  til"  oartli  have  seen. 

4  Let  all  thetailli  nntu  tlie  Lord 

send  forth  a  jojfiil  naise  ; 
Lift  lip  your  voice  aloud  to  him, 
sing  praises,  and  itjoice. 

5  With  harj).  with  harp,  and  voice  of 

unto  JEHOVAH  sing  :  [psalms, 

6  With  triiin[>e»s  cornets,  gladly  sound 

beibre  thi'  Lord  the  King. 

7  Let  sv-as.  ami  all  tlseir  fulness  roar 

the  worki,  and  dwellers  there. 

8  Let  Howisclap  hands,  and  let  the  hills 

tojjether  joy  dtciarc 

9  Before  the  Lord  ;   because  he  comes, 

to  judge  the  earth  comes  he: 
He'll  j»!dge  the  world  wiih  righteousness, 
his  loik  with  equity. 

PSALM  9'3. 

1  TH"  eternal  Gwl  doih  ivigo  asking, 

let  all  the  people  quake  : 
He  sets  between  the  ciurubims, 
let  ill"  earth  be  niov'd  and  shake. 

2  I'iie  Lord  in  Sion,  great  and  high, 

above  all  paiple  is; 

3  Thy  gi\:ii  Jiiul  dreadful  Name  (font 

i«hul\)  lettJiem  bles<;. 

4  T))v  Kings  strength  also  judgment  loves ; 

thou  s(ftlest  equity: 
Just  judg.nent  thou  dost  execute 
in.lacobrigliieotisly. 
,s   The  Lord  our  liod  ixalt  on  high, 
and  rev'reniiydo  je 
Before  his  footstool  worship  bim; 
the  Holy  OiJe  is  he. 


(     17f    ) 

k  Mo?es  and  Aaron  'niong  his  pri».'st5, 
Saimiel  with  them  that  call 
Upon  his  jjame :  these  calFd  on  God, 
and  he  them  answerd  all. 
7  Within  tl»e  pillai-  of  the  d'loud 

he  luito  them  did  sptak  : 
'  The  testimonies  he  t.'ieni  taugJit, 

and  laws  they  did  not  break. 
Z  Thou  ansvveitKlst  tliem,  O  Lord  our  God  ; 
thou  wast  a  Gofl  that  gave 
Pardon  to  them,  tliough  on  tlieir  deeds 
thou  wouldest  vengeance  have.  ;-  « 

9  Do  ye  exalt  the  Lortl  our  God,-  «  *; 

and  at  his  holy  hill  ';^ 

Do  ye  him  worship ;  for  the  Lord  "''- 

our  GodisliolystiU. 

PSALM  100. 

1  ALL  people  that  on  earth  do  dwell. 
Sing  to  the  Lord  w  ith  cheerfifl  voice. 

2  Him  serve  w itii  mirth,  his  piaise  fordi 
Come  ye  before  liim  and  rejoice.      [telJ, 

3  Know  tllat  the  Lord  is  God  indeed  ; 
Without  our  aid  he  did  us  niaiie. 
We  are  his  Hock,  he  doth  us  feed, 
And  for  his  sheejj  he  doth  us  take. 

4  O  enter  then  his  gates  wiili  piaise, 
Approach  withjoy  hiscoiuts  luU*; 
Praise,  laud,  and  bless  iiis  name  always. 
For  it  is  seemly  so  to  do. 

5  For  why  ?  the  Lord  our  God  is  good. 
His  mercy  is  for  ever  sure : 

His  truili  at  ail  times  firmlv  stood, 
/ujii  shall  from  age  to  age  e'uJuixi. 


(     ISO    J 


[[ 

Anothf-1-  of  the  sarre. 
I    1  O  ALL  ye  lands,  tnito  tlie  Lord 
nirtke  yea  joyUil  noise. 
2  Seive  God  vidi  gladness,  him  before 

come  wiih  a  singing  voice. 

5  Know  J  e  the  Lonl  tluit  he  is  God : 

T)ot  ne,  but  he  lis  made  ; 

;      Wf  are  his  people,  and  the  sheep 

within  his  pasture  fid. 

4  Enter  his  gates  and  courts  with  praise ; 

to  thank  him  go  ye  thither : 

To  himexprtss  your  thankfulness, 

aiid  bless  his  name  together. 

5  Because  the  Lord  our  Gcxl  isgootl, 

his  mercy  faiKth  nc\er; 
And  to  all  ge  nations 
his  truth  eudureth  ever. 

PSALM  101. 

1  1  AIERCY  will  and  judgment  sing, 

Lord,  I  will  sing  to  thee. 

2  With  wisdom  in  a  perfect  way 

sliall  my  behaviour  be. 

0  when,  in  kindness  nntome, 
v\ ilt  thou  hf  pli'as'd  to  coiue  ? 

1  w  ith  a  ixrft  et  heart  will  walk 
within  my  house  athoMie. 

3  I  will  endure  no  wicked  thing 

befiire  mini-  eyes  to  be : 
I  hateiiieir  \>ork  that  turn  asidf, 
i(  shall  not  ekave  to  me. 

4  A  stubborn  and  a  iroward  heart 

depa-t  quite  frotu  mesU^n,: 


C    181     ) 

A  person  giv'n  to  wickediiCTS, 
I  will  not  know  at  all. 

5  ril  cut  him  off  that  slandeveth 

his  nt-ighboiir  privily ; 
The  haughty  heart  I  will  not  bear, 
nor  him  that  looktth  high. 

6  Upon  the  faithful  of  the  land, 

mine  eyes  shall  be,  that  they 
May  dwell  with  me :  he  shall  me  sei'te 
tlrat  walks  in  perfect  way. 

7  Who  o  deceit  a  worker  is 

in  my  hottse  sIuiU  not  dwell ;  • 
And  in  my  presence  shall  he  not 
remain  that  lies  doth  tell. 

8  Yea.  all  the  wicked  o^the  land 

earlj  destroy  will  I : 
All  from  God's  city  to  cut  off 
that  work  iinquity. 

PSALM  102. 

1  O  LORD,  unto  my  pray'r  give  ear, 

my  c!  y  let  come  to  thee  ; 

2  Andin  theday  of  my  distress 

bide  not  thy  face  fiom  me. 
Give  ear  to  me :  w  hat  time  I  call, 
to  answer  me  make  haste. 
S  yor  as  an  lieaith  my  bones  are  burnt, 
my  (ia)  $  like  smoke  do  waste. 

4  My  heart  within  me  smitten  is, 

and  It  is  witiii  red 
Like  very  grass ;  so  that  I  do 
forgvt  10  eat  my  bread. 

5  By  i-easou  of  iny  groaning  voioe 

my  bunes  cletive  to  my  ^a. 


{ 


i     1S2    ) 

6  Like  pelican  in  wilderness 
,.-'  forsaken  I  liave  been  : 

I  like  an  owl  in  desert  am, 
that  nightly  there  doth  roam : 

7  1  watch  and  like  a  sparrow  ai» 

on  the  house-top  alone. 
•  My  bitter  enemies  all  the  day 
reproaches  cast  on  me : 
And,  being  mad  at  me,  with  rage 
against  me  sworn  they  be : 
f  For  why?  I  ashes  eaten  have 
like  brtad,  in  sorrows  deep  ; 
My  di-ink  I  also  mingled  have 
with  tears  that  I  did  weep. 

10  Thy  w  rath  and  indignation 

did  cane  this  grief  a)id  pain : 
For  thon  bust  li  t  me  up  on  high, 
and  cast  me  down  again. 

11  lis  days  are  like  unto  a  shade, 

which  doth  decliuiug  pass: 
And  I  am  diy'd  and  withered, 

e\'n  lilie  unto  the  grass. 
C  litit  thon.  Lord,  everlasting  art, 

and  thy  reniembrance  shall 
Cotitiitually  endure,  and  be 

to  generations  all. 

13  Tliou  shalt  arise,  and  mercy  have 

Upon  thy  Sion  yet  : 
The  tini'-  to  favour  hel*  is  come, 
the  tinu  that  thou  hast  set. 

14  For  in  hi-r  rubbisli  and  ht  r  stones 

thy  servants  pleaswr*  take ; 
Yea,  they  tiie  vei-y  dust  thereof 
do  favour  foi'  her  sake. 


<     183     ) 

15  So  sliall  the  Heathen  people  fear 

tile  Lord's  iiiost  holy  uanie : 

And  all  the  kings  on  eaith  shall  dread 

thy  glory  and  thy  fame. 

10  AVhen  Sion  by  the  mighty  Lord 

buik  up  again  shall  be, 

111  glory  then  and  majesty, 

to  men  appear  shall  he. 

17  The  prayer  of  the  destitute 

he  snrelv  will  regai'd  ; 
Their  pi-ayer  will  he  not  despise, 
by  him  it  shall  be  heard. 

18  For  generations  yet  to  come 

this  shall  be  on  I'ecoitl : 
So  shall  the  people  that  shall  be 
created,  praise  the  Lord. 

19  He  from  his  sariCTuary's  height 

hath  downward  cast  );is  eye  : 
And  from  liis  glorious  throne  in  heaT'J 
the  Lord  the  earth  did  spy  : 

20  That  of  the  mournful  prisoner 

the  groaningshe  might  hear. 
To  set  them  free  that  unto  death 
by  men  appointed  are : 

21  That  they  in  Sion  may  declare 

the  Loi-d's  most  holy  name, 
Ami  p<)biish  in  Jerusalem 
the  p>aises  of  the  *ame  : 
!52  When  as  the  people  gather  shall 
in  f.-pops  with  oneaecord. 
When  kingdoms  shall  assenbl^d  be 
to  serve  the  highest  Lord. 
23  My  wonted  strength  ami  force  be  hath 
abated  in  the  way. 


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(     184     ) 

And  he  mj'  days  hath  sLoi-tened : 
24      Tims  thereru't- ciiti  I  say. 

My  God,  isi  mid  time  of  my  days 

itake  thou  me  not  away : 
rio;n  n^f  to «5;v eternally 
thy  years  eDfhire  and  stay. 
"25  The  firm  foundation  of  the  earth 
y^  of  old  time  tlioii  hast  laid  : 
The  Ht avens  also  are  the  work 
V  hich  thine  own  hands  have  madfe. 
26  Thoii  sl.alt  forevrrm.  re  endure, 
but  they  shall  p'rish  all ; 
T--3.  ev'ryone  of  them  wax  old, 

like  to  a  garment-  shall : 
Thoti  as  a  vesf  mv  shall  them  change, 
and  tl»ty  shall  ch.U!g,\<l  be : 
^y  Bui  thou  ti'.e  sajntart,  and  thy  years 

are  to  eternity. 
vi«  Th.'  oh-ldreTi  of  thy  servants  shall 
con'-iminliy  endure, 
Aid  iii  thj  sig'it.  O  Loi-d,  their  seed 
shall  be  establish'd  sure. 

yftio'her  of  the  same. 

t  I,OKD,  hear  my  pra^'r,  and  let  ray  cry 
Have  s;»t  edy  access  unto  tliee ; 

C  1m  d  IV  of  niy  calamity 

O  hid    tmt  thou  tl  y  face  from  me  ; 

-"  Hear  w hen  1  call  "to  tlue  ;  ilv.U  day 
An  answer  speedily  n  tur  • : 
llydajs  lik->  snioke  consume  away, 
And.  as  iui  hear  h,  my  bouv  s  do  Lurm 
>,U  h.art  is  wour.dtd"  very  sore. 
And  witlieivdj  like  grass  doth  fade: 


(    135    ) 

I  am  fi)ig;etful  grown  therefoiv 
To  take  and  eat  my  daily  breail. 

5  By  reason  of  my  smart  within, 
And  voic^:'  of  my  most  grievous  groans^ 
Jly  flesh  eonsumfd  is,  my  skin, 
All  pareh'd,  doth  eleavp  unto  my  bones. 

€  The  pelican  of  wilderness, 
The  owl  in  desert,  I  do  match  : 

7  And  sparrow-like,  companionkss, 
Upon  tiie  house's  top,  I  watch. 

S  I  all  day  long  am  made  a  sconi, 
Reproacli'd  by  my  malicious  foes  : 
The  mad  men  are  against  me  sworn, 
The  men  against  me  that  arose. 

•  Fori  have  ashes  eaten  np, 

To  me  as  if  they  had  been  bread  ; 
And  with  my  drink  1  in  my  cup 
Of  bitter  tears  a  mixture  inude. 

10  Because  thy  w  ratli  was  not  appeas'd, 
And  dreadful  imlignation  ; 
Therefore  it  was  that  thou  me  rais'd, 
And  thou  again  didst  cast  me  down. 

11  ]VIy  days  are  like  a  shade  alwaj , 
Whiclidoth  declining s"Aiftl_\  pass; 
Aivl  I  am  withered  awtiy, 

Much  h^e  unto  the  fading  grass. 

12  But  thou  O  Lonl,  shalistijirndure, 
From  chang*^'  and  all  nnitaticn  free. 
And,  to  all  generations  sure 

Shall  thy  remeiubranceever  be. 

13  Thou  shaltaris.,  and  rnercs  yet 
Thou  to  mount  Sion  shall  extei  dt 
Ktr  time  fur  favour  which  was  set, 
Behold,  is  now  come  to  au  end. 


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(    J86    ) 

14  Tliy  saints  take  pleasure  in  lierstoiws, 
H  r  very  dust  to  tliein  is  dear. 

15  All  heatlien  lands,  and  kingly  thrones 
Oil  e»rth  thy  glorious  name  shall  fear. 

16  God  in  his  glory  shall  appear, 
When  Sion  he  buil(h  and  repairs. 

17  He  shall  regard  and  lend  his  ear 
Unto  the  nnd}'shnnihle  pray'rs  : 
Th'  nfflicted's  pray'rhe  will  not  scorn. 

18  All  times  this  shall  be  on  reconl : 
And  generations  yet  unborn 
Shall  praise  and  magnify  the  Lonl. 

^.19  H.  from  his  holy  place look'd  down; 
TIk-  earth  he  view'd  from  Htav'n  oa 
high : 

30  To  hear  tlse  pris'uer's  mourning-  groan, 
And  free  them  ihat  are  doom'd  to  die; 
21  That  Sion.  and  Jerus'leni  too, 

H'S  name  and  pj-aise  may  well  record: 
52  When  people  and  t!ie  kingdoms  do 
Assemble  all  to  praise  the  Lord. 

23  My  strength  he  Avealien'd  in  the  way  : 
]My  days  of  life  he  shortened. 

24  My  God,  O  tai<e  me  not  away 
In  mid-time  of  my  days,  I  said  : 
Thv  years  throughout  all  ages  last. 

t5  Of  olil  thou  liast  established 

The  eartli's  foundation  firm  and  fast ; 
Thy  mighty  hands  the  Heav'ns  have 
made. 

S.6  Tl»ey  perish  shall,  as  garnjents  do. 
But  thou  shall  ov*  rmore  endure ; 
As  vestures  thou  shait  ctiange  themsy, 
And  they  ihall  all  be  changed  sure. 


(    187    I 

27  But  from  all  changes  than  art  free  ; 
Thy  endless  years  do  last  for  aye. 

28  Thy  servants,  and  then-  seed  who  be, 
Establish'd  shall  before  thee  stay. 

PSALM  103. 
1  O  THOU,  my  soul,  bless  God  the  Loi-d 
and  all  that  in  me -is. 
Be  stirred  up  his  holy  name 
to  magnify  and  bless. 

2  Bless.  O  my  soul  the  Lord  thy  God, 

And  not  forgetful  l)e 
Of  all  his  gracious  beitefits 
he  hath  l)esto\v'd  on  thee. 

3  All  thine  iniquities  who  doth 

most  graciously  forgive  : 

"Who  thy  diseases  ill],  and  pains 

doth  heal,  and  thee  rrlieve. 

4  Whod-oihreilein  thylife,  that  thoH 

to  death  may's*  not  go  down  ; 
\yho  theeM'ith  loving  kindness  doth 
and  tender  mercies  crown. 

5  Who  with  abundance  of  good  things 

dotli  satisfy  thy  mouth  : 
So  that,  ev'ii  as  the  eagle's  age, 
renewed  is  thy  youth. 

6  God  rightfous  judgment  executes 

'brail  oppressed  ones. 

7  His  \\-i\s  to  Moses,  he  his  acts 

made  known  to  IsrM's  sons. 

8  The  Lord  our  God  is  merciful, 

and  he  is  gracious. 
Long-suffering,  and  slow  to  Wrath, 
in raeicj  plenteous. 


(     188     ) 

9  Ha  will  notchide  contimiallj, 
nor  keep  his  an'-'^^r  still. 

10  With  us  lie  ckalt  not  as  we  sinn'd  : 

nor  did  n  quite  our  ill. 

11  For  as  the  Heav'nin  its  height 

the  eaith  sunnouiitelh  far  ; 
So  great  to  thyse  that  do  ijim  fear 
his  tend:  r  mercies  are. 

12  As  far  as  east  is  distant  f-o.n 

the  \vt  St,  so  far  hallj  he 
From  us  removed,  in  Ids  love, 
all  our  iniquity. 

13  Such  pity  as  a  fatJicr  hath 

tiiito  his  children  diar  : 
Like  pity  sho>vs  the  Ixird  to  sutW 
as\vor>hip  him  in  fear. 

14  For  Ih   r  ineinbtTS  we  are  dust, 

and  he  cm-  frame  well  knons. 

15  Frail  nian,hisd:»>-s  are  like  tliegi-aSs, 

as  rtow'r  ill  iield  he  grows. 

16  For  over  it  the  wind  doth  pass, 

and  it  away  is  gone; 
And  of  the  place  where  once  it  was, 
it  shall  no  more  be  known. 

17  But  unto  them  that  do  hiinfear 

God's  in  icy  nt  ver  ends ; 
And  to  their  children's  ciiildren  still 
his  lighteousness  extend  3. 
13  To  such  as  keep  his  covenant, 
and  luiiidfitlarealway 
O:  his  most  just  commaiHlnients, 
that  t!».  y  n>a>  thein  ob<  y. 
19  The  liOrd  pVeparetl  hath  his  throne 
in  Heav'iifi  lirai  to  stand  r 


{     139    ) 

AiMi  ev'ry  thing  that  being  hatk 
his  kingdom  doth  command, 
ao  O  ye  liis  angels,  that  excel 

^  in  strength,  tiless  ye  the  Lord  ; 
Ye  w  lio  obey  what  he  coniinaiids, 
and  hearken  to  his  word. 
^1  O  bless-and  niagaiy  the  Lord, 
ye  glorious  hosts  of  his : 
Ye  ministej-s.  that  do  fulfil 
wliateVr  his  pleasure  is. 
■  22  O  bless  the  Lord,  all  ye  his  works, 
M  herewith  the  world  is  stor'd, 
In  his  dominions  ev'ry  where : 
My  soul,  bless  thou  the  Lord. 

PSALM  10-1. 

1  BLESS  God,  my  souU  OLord,  my  God, 
' .         thou  art  exceeding  great : 

i     With  honour  and  with  majesty 
thou  clothed  art  in  state. 

2  With  light,  as  witii  a  robe,  thyself 

thou  coverest  about  : 
And,  like  unto  a  curtain,  thou 
the  Heavens  stretdiestout. 

3  Who  of  his  chamljers  doth  the  beams 

within  the  waters  lay  ; 
Who  doth  the  elouils  his  chariot  make, 
on  wings  of  wind  make  wa}-. 

4  Who  flaming  lirr  his  ministers, 

his  angels  sp'rits,  doth  make : 

5  Who  earth's  foundations  d;d  lay, 

that  it  should  never  shake. 
y  Thou  didst  it  cover  with  the  deep, 
a?  with  a  gannejit  spread  :      ■ 


( 


(  IW  ) 

The  waters  stood  above  the  hills, 
w  heu  thou  the  word  but  said. 
7  But  at  the  voice  of  thy  rebuke 
they  fltd,  and  would  not  stay  ; 
They,  at  thy  thunder's  dieadlul  voice, 
did  haste  theiufast  away: 
S  They  by  the  luoiunains  do  ascend, 
and  by  the  valley-ground 
Descend"  luito  that  very  )>laee 
which  thou  for  theni  didsi  found. 
9  Thou  hast  a  bound  'into  them  set, 
that  they  may  not  pass  over ; 
That  they  do  not  return  again 
tht  face  ot  earth  to  cov«  r. 

10  He  to  the  valleys  sends  the  springs, 

whicli  run  among  the  hills. 

11  They  to  all  beasts  of  he!d  give  drink: 

wi'd  asses  drink  ilitir  fiMs 

12  By  them  tlie  fow  Is  of  Heav'n  shall  have 

ihiir  habitation, 
Which  do  amv^ng  the  brandies  sing 
with  ilekctation. 

13  He  from  his  chambers  wateieth 

the  hilis  when  they  aiv  dry'd  : 
AVitli  fruit  and  increase  o.  tliy  works 
the  earth  is  satis  j'd. 
11  For  cattle  he  makes  grass  to  grow, 
ht  makes  the  herb  to  spring 
For  th'  use  of  man  :  that  fo<xl  to  him 
be  from  the  earth  may  bring  ; 
15  And  wine,  (hat  to  the  heart  of  man 
doth  cheerfulness  inipart. 
Oil  that  his  .ace  makes  shine,  and  breJ| 
that  sUengtheuelhhis  h«art. 


(     191    ) 

16  Tlie  trees  of  God  are  full  of  sap  ; 

ilif  ctdais  that  do  stand 
111  Ltbanoii,  which  plantt^  were 
by  his  ahniglity  hand 

17  Biixlsof  tlie  ail- upon  their  boughs 

do  choose  till  ir  nests  to  make: 
As  for  the  stork,  the  fa-trt  e  she 
doth  for  her  dwelling-  take. 

18  The  lolty  niotmtainsfor  wild  goats, 

a  place  o   refuge  be. 
The  conies  also  lo  the  rocks 
do  for  their  saf..  ty  flee. 

19  He  sets  the  moon  in  Htav'n,  thereby 

the  seasons  to  discern  : 
From  him  the  sun  lus  cerialn  time 
of  going  dow  n  doth  k  arn. 

20  Thou  darkness  mak'st,  'tis  night:  then 

of  forests  crt.  ep  abroad.  [Ixasts 

21  The  lions  young  roar  ibr  their  prey, 

and  seek  tluir  n\eat  from  God. 

22  The  sun  doth  rise,  and  home  they  flock, 

down  in  tlieir  dens  tliey  lie. 

23  Mau  got  s  to  work,  his  labour  lie 
1/  doth  10  the  evening  ply. 

24  How  marifold,  Lord,:ne  thy  works  ! 

in  wisdom  wondeifd ! 
Thou  ev'ry  one  of  them  hast  made: 
earth's  of  thy  riches  fuM. 

25  So  is  this  great  and  spacious  sea, 

wherein  things  creeping  are, 
Which  numbered  caunot  be,  and  beasts 
lx)th  great  and  sn-.all  aretliere. 
,;     There  siiips  go;  there  thou  mak'stto 
tha't  leviathan  great ;  [play 


i 


C     1'2     ) 

27  These  all  wait  on  thee ;  that  thou  ma}%t 

in  due  time  give  tliem  meat. 

28  That  which  thou  givest  unto  them, 

they  gather  for  their  food  : 
Thine  hainl  thou  open'st  libVally, 

they  filietl  are  with  good. 
23  Thou  hid'st  thy  face,  they  trotibUd  are, 

their  broath  thou  tak'st  away ; 
1  hen  do  they  die,  and  to  their  duit 

return  again  do  the.v. 

30  Thyqiiick'ningspVit  thou  send'st  forthj 

then  they  create<l  be  ; 
Aud  then  the  earth's  decayed  face 
rinewtd  is  by  thee. 

31  The  glory  of  the  mighty  Lord 

continue  shall  for  ever  ; 
The  Loi-d  JEHOVAH  shall  rejoice 
in  all  his  works  togetlur. 

32  Earth,  asatTrighted.  trembleth  all, 

if  he  on  it  but  look ; 
And  if  the  mountains  he  buttoitch, 
they  presputly  do  s  noke. 

33  I  will  sing  to  the  Lord  most  high, 

so  long  as  I  shall  live; 
Aiid  while  I  being  have  I  shall 

to  my  God  praises  give. 
o4  Of  him  my  lUv-ilitation  shall 

sw.'et  thouglits  to  me  aiFord ;  i 

And  as  for  me,  I  will  r  "joice  | 

in  God,  my  only  Lord.        ^  I 

35  From  earth  ktsiniKrs  beconsum'd, 

let  ill  men  no  mjiv  he. 
O  thou,  my  soul,  bli  ss  thou  the  Ix)rd 

Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 


(    103    ) 

PSALM  105. 

1  GIVE  thanks  to  God,  call  on  liis  name 

to  men  his  deeds  make  known. 

2  Siii^  ye  to  him,  singpsE'lms;  proclaim 

liis  wondraiis  works  eaeli  one. 

3  See  that  ye  in  his  holy  name 

to  gloiy  do  accord : 
And  let  thelieartof  ev'ry  one 
rejoice  that  seeks  the  Lofd. 

4  The  Lord  Almighty,  and  his  strength, 

M  ith  stitlfast  hearts  seek  yo  : 
His  blessed  and  his  gracious  face 
sctk  je  continually. 

5  Tliink  on  the  works  that  he  hath  done 

viih  admiration  breed  ; 
His  wondt  i-s  and  his  judgments  ail, 
which  from  'liis  month  proceed. 

6  O  ye  that  are  of  Abr'hum's  race, 

His  servant  well  approv'n; 

And  ye  tliat  Jacob's  children  are, 

whom  he  clioss  for  his  own. 

7  Because  he,  and  he  only,  is 

the  mighty  Lordonr  God  : 
And  liis  most  ri.jlitLous  jiidgmentiare 
hi  all  tlie^artli  abroad. 
r  8  His  cov'nantbe  rememh-r'dhatJi, 
.  tiiat  it  may  ever  stand  : 

^•'      Tothoiisand  generations 

the  world  lie  did  coMiinand. 

0  ^Vhich  covenant  iie  fir.aiv  ma-k' 

•.7ith  faithful  Abraham; 

'  1(1  niito  Isaac,  by  hisoaW?, 

.1-  ilid  reoew  tlie  same  : 

N 


(     194    > 

.  )  Arid  unlo  Jacob,  for  a  law 

he  Dade  it  iirmand  sine, 
A  cov'jiiar.t  to  Israel, 

which  ever  should  endure ; 
::i  He  said,  I'll  jijive  Canaan's  lain! 

for  herilaj^e  to  you  ; 
'I'l  Whilethey  were  straDgers  there,  and 

ill  number  very  few.  [few, 

P13  While  yet  they  went  from  land  to  laud 
without  a  sure  abode  ; 
And  while  thro' sundry  kingdoms  they 
did  wander  far  abroad. 
14  Yet,  notwithstanding',  siiffer'd  he 
no  man  to  do  them  wrong ; 
[Yea,  fur  their  sakes,  he  did  reprove 
kings,  who  were  great  and  strong. 
35  Thus  did  he  say,  Touch  ye  not  those 
that  mine  anointed  be, 
Nor  do  the  prophets  any  Ijarm 
that  do  iKTtain  to  me. 
I  >  He  cnird  for  famiiK;  on  the  land  ; 

he  braUe  the  staffof  bread. 
i7  Bnt  yet  he  sent  a  man  before, 
by  V,  horn  they  should  be  fed  ; 
F.v'n  Joseph,  whom  uiuiat'rally 
si  11  for  a  slave  did  they ; 
13  Whose  feet  with  fetters  they  did  hurt; 

and  he  in  irons  lay. 
19.  Until  the  time  that  his  woixl  came 
to  give  him  liberty, 
The  word  and  purpose  of  the  Lord 
did  him  in  prison  try. 
20  Then  sent  the  king,  and  did  comroarsl 
;  that  he  enlarg'd  should  be ; 


(     195    ) 

He  that  the  people's  ruler  was 
did  send  to  set  bim  free. 

21  A  lord  to  rule  his  family 

he  rais'd  him,  as  most  fit ; 

To  him  of  all  that  he  possess'd 

he  did  the  charge  commit ; 

22  That  he  might  at  his  pleasure  bir.d 

the  princes  of  the  land  ; 
And  lie  might  teach  liis  senators 
wisdom  to  understand. 

23  Tlie  people  then  of  Israel 

down  into  Egypt  came  ; 
And  Jacob  also  sojourned    % 

within  the  land  of  Ham« 
2!  And  he  did  gi'eatly  by  his  powV 

increase  his  people  there  -,  _ 

And  stronger  than  their  enemies  m 

they  by  his  blessing  were. 
23  Theii  heart  he  turned  to  envy 

his  folk  maliciously, 
Witij  those  that  his  own  servants  were 

to  deal  in  subtilty. 
25  His  servant  Mr.ses  he  did  send, 

Aaron  his  chosen  one. 
27  By  these  his  signs  and  wonders  great 

in  Ham's  land  were  made  known. 
23  Darkness  he  sent,  and  made  it  dark; 

bis  word  they  did  obey. 
29  He  turii'd  their  waters  into  blood, 

and  he  their  fish  did  slay. 
V)  Tlie  land  in  plenty  brought  forth  fro,?.-}; 

in  chambers  of  their  kings. 
His  MO  I'd  all  sort  of  flies  and  lice 

lii  a!i  iheJr  'oOvU^in  brings. 


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32  He  hail  for  rain,  and  fiaming  fire 

into  their  land  he  sent, 

33  And  lie  their  vines  and  fig-u-ees  smote  ; 

trees  of  their  coasts  lie  rent. 

34  He  spake,  and  cati  rpillars  came, 

locusts  did  )nnch  abonnd ; 
55  Which  in  their  land  all  herbs  consum'd. 

and  all  fruits  of  their  ground. 
36  H<  ^mote  all  f.rst-born  in  their  land, 

chief  of  their  strt  ngih  each  one. 
Z~  With  gold  and  silver  brought  them  forth, 

weak  ill  their  tribes  wi  re  none. 
38  Egypt  ^v^  glad  m  hen  forth  they  went, 

their  fear  on  them  did  light ; 
3&  He  spread  a  dotid  for  covering, 

and  iir  ■  to  shine  by  night. 

40  Tilt »  iisk'd,  and  hebro<ight  quails  :  with 

of  hi  av'ri  he  tilled  them.  [bread 

41  Hcopeird  rocks,  fiooils  gnsh'd,  and  ran 

in  deserts  like  a  stream. 

42  For  on  his  holy  pionijsf  he, 

and  servant  Abr'ham,  thought. 
-.  .  With  joy  his  ptOjJle,  'lis  elect 

with  gladness  forth  he  brought. 
'4  And  unto  them  the  pleasant  lands 
he  of  the  Heatlitn  gave : 
Tliat  of  ilie  ijeopl' 's  labour  they 
inheritance  might  have  ; 
"45  That  they  his  statutes  might  observe 
,        according  to  his  woiil  ; 

And  that  th<  j  might  his  laws  obev  : 
Give  praise  unto  the  Lord. 


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PSALM  106. 
i  GIVE  praise  and  thanks  unlo  the  LorU, 
for  bountiful  is  he ; 
His  tenck  1-  mercy  doth  endure 
unto  etennty. 

2  God's  niighty  works  who  can  express  ? 

or  shew  forth  all  his  praise  ? 

3  BUsstd  are  they  that  judgment  keep, 

and  justly  do  always. 

4  Remember  me,  Lord,  \\ith  that  lovs 

which  thou  to  thine  dost  bear  ;  i^ 

With  thy  salvation,  O  my  God,  *'  ~'* 
to  visit  me  draw  near. 

5  That  I  thy  chosen's  good  may  see, 

and  in  their  joj^  rejojee  ; 
And  may  with  thine  inheritance 
triumph  with  cheerful  voice. 

6  We  with  our  fathers  sin;ied  have, 

and  of  iniquity 
Too  long  we  have  the  workers  been, 
we  have  done  wickt- diy. 

7  The  wonders  great,  which  thou,  O  Lord, 

didst  work  in  Egypt  land, 
Our  fathers,  though  they  saw,  yet  them 

t!iey  did  not  understand  ; 
And  they  thy  mercies  multitude 

kept  not  in  memory ; 
But  at  the  sea,  ev'n  the  Red  sea, 

provok'dhiin  giievously.  / 

8  Nevertheless,  he  sa\  'd  them, 

ev'n  for  liis  own  name's  sake ; 
That  so  he  might  to  bf  well  known 
his  migluy  power  make. 

9  V,"!ieii  he  the  Red  sea  did  rebuke, 

then  diied  ui>  it  was : 


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Tliro'  depths,  as  thro' the  wlldeinesSj 
he  safely  raade  thuni  pass. 

10  Fromliands  of  those  that  hated  tliera 

he  did  his  people  sa^e ; 
And  froi.i  the  en'my's  cruel  hand 
to  them  redemption  gave. 

11  The  wafers  overwhehn'd  their  foes ; 
not  01  le  .vas  left  alive. 

12  Then  th-  y  believ'd  his  woi-d,  and  praise 
to  hiiu  in  songs  did  give. 

13  But  soon  did  th'^y  his  ..lighty  works, 

forget  uiithankftilly, 
And  on  his  couns  1  and  his  will 
did  not  wait  pati.:ntly  : 
^14  But  .liuch  dii!  lust  in  wilderHess, 
a;i':  Go.!  vn  desert  tempt. 

15  He  g.i.  ■  tli       whutUiey  sought,  but  to 
theu'soui  he  leanness  s^nt. 

16  And  agci.:jt  .Mosis  in  the  camp 
their  envy  did  appear  ; 

At  Ar.ron  th.-y,  the  saint  of  God, 
envious  also  were. 

17  Therefore  the  eaith  did  open  wide, 
and  Dathan  did  flavour, 

And  all  Abiram's  comjianj' 
did  cover  in  that  hour. 

18  Likewsie  among  their  company 
a  fire  was  kindled  tin  n  ; 

And  so  the  hot  consuming  flaiUe 
burnt  up  these  w  iciitd  men. 

19  Upon  the  hill  of  Horebthey 
an  idol-calf  did  frame, 

A  molten  Imagi-  ilicy  did  make, 
Hud  worshipped  tile  same. 


20  And  thus  theiv  glory,  and  tlidv  Gow, 

most  vainly  clianged  they 
Iiito  the  likeness  of  an  ox 
that  eateth  grass  or  hay. 

21  They  did  forget  the  mighty  God, 

that  had  their  Saviour  heen, 
By  whom  such  great  things  brought  to 
they  liad  in  Egypt  seen.  i  •  "■ 

22  In  Hanvs  land  lie  did  wondrous  v,  or!  ;, 

thiiigs  terrible  did  he. 
When  he  his  mighty  hand  and  arm 
.  stretch'd  out  at  tlie  Red  sea. 

23  Then  said  he.  He  would  them  destrcy. 

liad  not,  his  wrath  to  stay, 
His  chosen  Closes  stood  in  breach, 
that  them  he  should  not  slay. 

24  Yea.  theydespis'd  the  pleasant  land, 

belicveil  not  hisAVord  : 

25  But  in  their  tents  they  murmured, 

not  heark'jiing  to  the  Lord. 

26  Therefore  in  desert  them  to  slay- 

he  lifted  up  his  hand  : 

27  'Mong  natians  to  o'erthrow  their  seccFj 

and  scatter  in  each  land. 
23  They  unto  Baal-peor  did 
themselves  associate  ; 
The  sacrifices  of  the  dead 
they  did  profanely  fat. 

29  Thus,  by  tlieir  lewd  inventions, 

they  did  provoke  his  ire ; 

And  then  upon  theni  suddenly 

the  plague  brake  in  as  fire. 

30  Then  Phin'has  i-ose,  and  justice  did, 

end  so  the  phgue  did  cease : 


C    200     ) 

51  Tliat  to  al!  ages  counted  v.as 

to  him  for  riglitcoiisuess.    ' 
?3  .\jid  at  the  waters,  where  tbcy  strove, 
they  did  liim  angty  make, 
In  such  sort,  that  it  fartd  ill 
with  INIoses  for  their  sa'Ke  : 
!3  Because  they  lliere  his spiritmeek 
provuketl  bitterly, 
So  that  he  utter'd  with  bis  lips 
wbuls  unadvisedly. 
34  Nor.  as  the  Lonl  coinmanded  them, 
did  they  the  nations  slny  ; 
But  witii  the  heathen  mingicd  were, 

ar.d  learn'd  of  them  their  way. 
And  they  their  idols  serv'd  :  which  did 
a  snare  unto  them  turn. 
37  Tiicir  soMsandtlaughters  they  to  dev'ls 

in  sacrifice  did  burn  ; 
oS  In  their  own  children's  guiltless  blood 
their  hands  they  did  embrue, 
AVhoin  to  Canaan's  idols  they 

for  saci-ifices  slew  : 
So  was  the  hnuF  defd'd  with  blood. 
1  SQ      They  stain'd  m  illi  their  own  way, 
And  with  their  own  inventions 
a  whoring  tiiey  did  stray. 
40  Against  his  pf-ople  kindled  was 
the  wrath  of  (^od  tht  rtfore. 
Insomuch  that  he  did  his  own 
ir.liLrilancc  abhor.' 
Ul  He  gave  them  to  the  heathen's  hand  ; 
their  foes  did  ihein  con.nirm'. 
42  Tluiren'niicsthnnoi)!)ress'd,  they  were 
Hiudc  subject  to  tluirhar.d. 


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4]  lie  many  li;ac5  deliver'd  them  ; 
but  w  iih  their  counsel  so 
Tlicyhiin  piovok'd,  that  for  theif  sin 
they  were  brought  verj'  low. 
,  4^1  Yet  their  afflictions  he  beheld, 
'  when  !ie  did  hear  their  cry  : 

'  45  And  he  for  them  his  covenant 
did  call  to  niemoiy. 
After  his  mercies'  iiiiiltitude 

46  he  did  repent :  And  made 
,^       Thein  to  be  pitied  of  all  those 
i'  who  did  them  captive  lead. 

47  O  Lord,  our  God,  us  save  and  gatlier 

the  heathen  from  among, 
Ihat  we  thy  holy  name  may  praise 
I  in  a  triumphant  song. 

48  Bless'd  be  JEHOVAH,  Israel's  God, 
I  to  all  eternity  : 

Let  all  tlie  people  say.  Amen. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALM  107. 

1  PRAISE  God;  for  he  is  good :' for  still 

his  mercies  lasting  be. 

2  Let  God's  redeem'd  sa  y  so,  whom  he 

from  th'en'my's  hand  did  free  : 

3  And  gather'd  them  out  of  tlie  lauds, 

from  north,  south,  east,  and  west. 

4  They  siray'd  in  desert's  pathless  way, 

no'city  ibinid  to  rest. 

5  For  thirst  and  hunger  in  them  faints 

6  their  soul.    When  straits  them  press 
They  cry  \u)to  the  Lord,  and  he 

tiiem  iVeofi  from  ilicir  distress. 


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7  Them  also  in  a  way  to  walk 
that  right  is  he  did  guide, 
Tliat  they  might  to  a  city  go, 
wherein  they  might  abide. 
5  O  tliat  men  to  the  I-oid  would  give 
praise  for  his  goodness  tlien, 
And  for  his  works  of  wonder  doiie, 
unto  the  sons  of  men ! 
9  For  he  the  soul  that  longing  is 
dolh  fully  satisfy ; 
With  goodness  he  the  hungry  soul 
doth  till  abundantly. 

10  Such  as  shut  up  in  darkness  deep, 

and  in  death's  shade  abide, 
M'honi  strongly  hath  affliction  hound, 
and  irons  fast  have  ty'd. 

11  Because  against  the  words  of  Gotl 

they  wrought  rebelliously, 
And  they  the  counsel  did  contemn 
of  him  that  is  T^Iost  High. 

12  Their  heart  he  did  bring  down  with  giiel 

they  fell,  no  help  could  have, 

13  In  tro'uble  then  they  cry"d  to  God, 

hethcni  from  straits  did  save. 

14  He  out  of  darkness  did  them  bring, 

and  from  death's  shade  them  take ; 
These  bands  wherewith  they  had  been 
asunder  quite  he  brake.  [bcunc 

15  O  that  men  lo  the  Lord  would  give 

praise  for  his  goodness  then. 
And  for  Ins  works  of  wonder  done 
unto  the  soijs  of  men  ! 
TO  Because  the  mighty  gates  of  brass 
in  pieces  he  di4  tare. 


203    ) 

By  hi  in  m  suudei''  also  cut 
the  bars  of  iron  were. 

17  Fools,  for  their  siu,  and  their  ofFenee, 

do  sore  affliction  bear : 

18  All  kind  of  meat  their  sonl  abhors, 

they  lO  death's  gates  draw  near. 

19  In  grief  they  cry  to  God ;  he  saves 

them  frosn  their  miseries. 

20  Heseudihis  woixl,  them  h^als,  and  tbein 

from  th!,ir  destructions  iV^s. 

21  O  tiiat  men  to  the  Lord  woi'ld  ^ve 

praise  for  his  goodr.&ss  then, 
And  for  his  works  of  wor.d'.r  done 
u-Uo  the  sons  of  men  ! 

22  And  let  them  sacrifice  to  liira 

oflTrings  of  thankfulness, 
And  let  them  shew  abroad  his  works 
in  songs  of  joyfulness. 

23  Wlio  go  to  sea  in  ships  and  in 

great  waters  trading  be ; 

24  Within  the  deep,  these  men  God's  works 

and  his  gi-eat  wonders  s:e. 

25  For  hecorainands,  and  forth  in  haste 

the  stormy  tempest  flies ; 
■\Vhich  malies  the  sea,  with  rolling  waver, 

aloft  to  swdf and  rise 
25  They  mount  to  Heav'n,  then  to  the 

they  do  go  dow  n  again :  [depths; 

Their  soul  doth  faint  and  melt  away 

with  trouble  and  with  pain. 
27  They  reel  and  stagger  1  ike  one  drunk 

attheir  wit's  end  they  be : 
23  Then  tliey  to  God  in  trouble  ci-y, 

who  them  from  straits  doth  free. 


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23  The  storm  is  chang'd  into  a  cauu 
at  liis  command  and  will ; 
So  that  tlie  uavi  s,  which  rag'd  before 
now  quiet  are  and  still. 
"0  Tiicn  are  tliey  glad,  because  at  ix'st 
and  quiet  i5o\v  they  be  ; 
So  to  tlie  haven  he  them  brings, 
whic'n  fhey  desir'd  to  see. 
n  Othat  men  to  the  Lord  would  give 
praise  for  his  goodness  then, 
And  for  his  works  of  wonder  done 
unto  the  sons  of  men  ! 

32  Among  the  peoi)le  gathered 

let  them  exalt  his  name ; 
Among  assembktl  elders  spread 
his  most  renowned  fame. 

33  He  to  dry  land  turns  water-springs, 

and  floods  to  wilderness  ; 

34  For  sins  of  those  that  dwell  tliereii), 

fat  land  to  banenness : 

35  The  blunt  and  parched  wilderness 

to  watei-pools  he  I)rings  ; 
The  ground  that  v  as  dry'd  up  before 
he  ttniis  to  watci--s])rings. 

36  And  there,  for  dwelling,  he  a  place 

doth  to  the  hungi-y  give, 
That  they  a  city  may  prepare 
conmiodiouslj  to  live : 

37  Tlu  re  sov.'  they  "fields  and  vineyards  plant 

10  v;tld  fruits  of  increase. 
33  His  bUssiiig makes  them  multiply, 

lets  not  their  bPasis  decrease. 
39  Again  they  art  diminished, 

and  very  low  brougl't  down. 


■     205     ) 

Thro\7gn  sorrow  and  afHjction, 

and  great  oppression. 
40  He  upon  princes  pours  contempt, 

and  causeth  them  to  stray, 
And  wander  in  a  wilderness, 

wiierein  there  is  no  way. 
'41  Yet  settef.li  he  the  poor  on  high 

from  ;jll  his  mistries, 
And  he,  nuicli  like  unto  a  flock, 

doth  make  him  families. 

42  They  that  are  righteous  shall  rejoice, 

when  they  the  same  shall  see  ; 
And,  as  ?.sh;iriied,  stop  her  mouth 
shall  all  iniquity. 

43  Whoso  is  wise,  and  will  tliese  things 

oh'^erve,  and  them  record, 
Ev'n  they  shall  understand  the  love 
and  kiiithtess  of  the  Lord. 

PSALM  108. 

1  MY  heart  is  firvd,  Lord ;  I  will  sln£ 

and  <\;th  niy  glory  praise. 

2  Av,  ake  up,  psahery  and  harp  ; 

myself  ril  early  i-aise. 

3  rU  praise  thee  'mong  the  people.  Lord, 

'inong  nations  sing  will  I  : 

4  For  above  heav'n  thy  mercy's  great 

thv  truth  doch  reach  thr  sl^y. 

5  Be  thoa  above  the  heavens,  Lord, 

exalted  i^loriouslj-  : 
Thy  glory  all  the  cartj^bove 
be  lifted  ;!p-on  high. 
'   6  That  thoit  wiio  thy  beloved  are 
deliveretl  may  be, 


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O  do  thou  i?ave  with  thy  right  hanO, 
and  answer  give  to  me. 
T  God  in  his  holiness  hath  said, 
Herein  I  will  take  pleasure  ; 
Seehem  I  will  divide,  and  fortli 
will  Siiceoth's  valley  measure. 
8  Gilead  1  claim  as  mine  right ; 
IMannasseli  mine  shall  be ; 
Ephraim  is  of  my  Jiead  the  strength  ; 
Jndah  gives  laws  for  me  ; 
5  Moab's  my  washing-pot ;  my  shoe 
I'll  over  Edom  throw  ; 
Over  llie  land  of  Palestine 
1  will  in  triumph  go. 
10  O  \\ho  is  he  will  bring  me  to 
the  city  fortify 'd  ? 
O  who  is  lie  that  to  the  land 
of  Fxlom  will  me  guide  ? 
110  God,  thou  who  hadst  cast  us  off, 
this  thing  wilt  tliou  not  do  ? 
And  w  lit  not  thou,  ev'n  thou,  O  God, 
forth  w  ith  our  armies  go  ? 

12  Do  thou  from  trouble  give  us  help, 

for  helpless  is  man's  aid. 

13  Tin-ough  God  we  shall  do  valiantly  ; 

our  foes  he  shall  down  tread. 

PSAL:M  109. 

1  O  THOU  the  Goil  of  all  my  praise, 

do  thou  not  hold  thy  peace  ; 

2  For  mouths  oW\  icked  men  to  spcaU 

against  me  do  not  cease  : 
The  mouths  of  vile  deceitful  men 
aga-nst  mt  opeu'd  be 


(    207    ) 

•  uul  with  a  false  and  lying  louguc 

they  have  accused  me. 
Ihey  did  beset  ;ne  round  about 

with  words  of  liateiul  spite : 
And  though  to  tlieni  no  cause  I  gave, 

against  me  they  did  liglit. 

4  1  hey  for  my  love  became  my  foes, 

but  I  me  set  to  pray. 

5  Evil  for  good,  hatre<l  for  love, 

to  me  they  did  repay, 
f  Set  thou  the  wicked  over  him  ; 

and  upon  his  right  hand 
Give  thou  his  greatest  enemy, 

L\ en  Satan,  leave  to  stand. 
7  And  when  by  thee  he  shall  he  judg'dj 

let  him  condemned  be : 
And  let  his  pray'r  beturn'd  to  sin, 

when  he  shall  call  on  thee. 
5  Few  be  his  days,  and  in  his  room 

his  charge  another  take. 
V  His  children  let  be  fatherless, 

his  wife  a  widow  malce. 

10  His  children  let  be  vagabonds- 

and  beg  continually  : 
And  from  their  places  desolate 
seek  bread  for  tlieir  supply. 

11  Let  covetous  extortioners 

catch  all  he  hath  away  : 
Of  all  for  which  he  labour'd  haih 
let  strangers  make  a  prey. 

12  Let  there  be  none  to  pity  him  ; 

let  there  be  none  at  al[, 
That  on  his  children  fatherks? 
will  let  his  mercy  fiili. 


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13  I.ct  his  posterity  from  earth 

cut  off  for  ever  be. 
And  in  the  following  age  their  name 
be  blotted  out  by  tliee. 

14  Let  God  liis  father's  wicketlness 

still  to  reinembrauce  call  ; 
And  never  let  his  mother's  sin, 

lie  blotted  out  at  all. 
1 A  But  let  them  all  before  the  Lord 

appear  continually, 
That  he  may  wholly  from  the  earth 

cut  6tf  their  memory. 
16  Because  he  mercy  minded  not, 

but  persecuted  still 
The  poor  and  needy,  that  he  might 

the  broken-hearted  kill. 
7  As  he  in  cursin;^  pleasure  took, 

so  let  it  to  him  tall  ; 
As  he  delighted  not  to  bless, 

so  bless  him  not  at  all. 

15  As  cursing  he  like  clothes  put  on, 

into  his  bowels  so, 
Like  water,  and  into  his  bones, 
like  oil,  down  let  it  go. 
5  Like  to  the  garment  let  it  be 
which  dotii  himself  array, 
And  for  a  girdle,  wherewith  he 
is  girl  about  alway. 
20  Froni  Ood  let  this  be  their  reward 
that  cn'mies  are  to  uie. 
And  tli-ii-  reward  that  speak  against 
mv  soul  maliciously. 
21.  Butilo  thou,  for  thine  own  name's  sake, 
O  God  the  Lord  for  me : 


(    253    ) 

Siih  -c-j.\  and  sweet  tliv  mercy  W, 
fi-()ai  trouble  set  ma i\xe. 

22  For  I  am  poor  and  indigeiU, 

afflicted  sore  am  I, 
My  heart  witliiu  me  also  is 
wouiided  exceetliugly. 

23  I  pass  like  a  declining  sliade : 

I'm  like  t!  e  locust  tost. 

24  ISIy  knees  thro'  f\isting-\veaken'd  are; 

my  flesh  hath  fainess  lost, 

25  I  also  am  a  vile  reproach 

unto  them  made  to  be  : 
Ai;d  they  that  did  upon  me  look 
did  shake  their  heads  at  nie. 

26  O  do  thou  help  and  succour  mp, 

w  ho  art  my  God  and  Lord  : 
And,  for  thy  tender  mercj  's  sake, 
safety  to  me  afford  : 

27  That  thereby  they  may  know,  that  thj-; 

is  thy  almighty  hand  : 
Aiid  that  thou,  Lord,  hast  done  the  same 

tlieymay  well  understaTid. 
Mtlio'  thty  curse  with  spite,  j-et  Lord, 

bUss  thou  with  loving;  voice  : 

t  them  asham'd  be  when  they  rise  ; 

thy  servant  let  rejoice. 
-2^  Let  thou  mine  adversaries  all 
!.         ,  with  shame  bo  clothed  over: 
And  let  their  own  confusion 

them,  as  a  mantle,  cover. 
.  30  But  as  for  me,  I  with  my  moMiti 
;^  will  greatly  praise  the  Lord  , 

^;        And  I  among  the  multitude 
'i  his  praises  will  reccrd. 

o 


c  i  y-or  he  ihall  stand  at  Jiis  liglit  lia^wl 
who  is  in  povz-rty. 
To  sa\e  him  fro  n  all  tliose  that  woulJ 
(•niidcmr.liis  soul  to  die. 

PSALM  110. 
i    riRO  Lord  did  say  umo  m\  Loixl; 
Sit  thou  at  my  right  hatid. 
Until  I  make  thy  foes  a  s1o(-l 
wlierco'i  tby  fttt  may  stand. 
'  The  Lord  shall  out  of  Sion  s-i.d 
thf  rod  of  thy  gn -at  pow'r : 
In  r.ii?st  o  all  thsJit-  (."<k  mies 
bo  tiioii  th'j  goveroor. 
?  A  wji!i;>,s;  ptoplo  in  thy  dpy 
of  [)ov  "r  slip.ll  come  to  tf^'ce, 
In  hoiy  Iv.iiuties  tr/>ni  morn's  womb, 
thyyoiuh  like  dew  shall  he. 
;  The  Lord  himself  haih  mad*  an  oath, 
and  -JA  ill  repent  hiin  mvt-r, 
Of  th'  order  of  Mtlei.isedv-ck 
thou  art  a  priest  for  ever. 
. .  Tlic  glorious  and  mighty  Lord, 
that  »its  at  thy  ri£;iit  hand, 
Shall,  5)1  hi<!  day  of  wrath,  strike  through 
kings  that  do  hi;ii  withstand. 
6  Ue  shall  among  th;'  heathen  judge, 
lie  shall  witli  bodies  dead 
The  places  fill  :_oVr  many  lands 
he.  wound  shall  ev'ry  head. 
'/  Tiiol>ro/>k  that  rnnneth  in  the  way 
■with diink  shall  him  snpply : 
And,  for  this  cause,  in  trinmpli  he 
ahall  lift  his  head  on  high. 


(    2il    ) 

rSAI^M   111, 

1  PP..AISE  ye  the  Lovd  i  with  my  whole 

I  will  God's  praise  declare,  [heare 

Where  the  assemblies  of  the  just 
and  congregatioiis  are. 

2  The  wliole  works  of  the  Loid  our  Go^ 

are  great  above  all  measure, 
Sought  out  thej'  are  of  ev'ry  one 

that  doth  t!>.erein  take  pleasure.  j 

3  His  work  most  honourable  is,  * 

mojt  glorious  and  pure  : 
And  his  untainted  righteousness 
for  ever  doth  endure. 

4  His  works  most  wonderful  he  hath 

made  to  be  thouglit  upon : 
The  Lord  is  gracious,  aud  he  is 
full  of  compassion. 

5  He  giveth  meat  unto  all  those 

tiiat  truly  do  him  f(  ar  ; 
Andevennore  his  covenant 

he  in  his  inind  will  bear. 
C  He  did  the  power  of  his  w  orks 

unto  liis  people  show, 
"When  he  the  heathen's  heritage 

upon  them  did  bestow. 

7  His  handy  works  are  truth  and  rights 

all  his  commands  are  sure* 

8  And  done  in  truth  and  uprightness, 

they  exeimore  endure. 

9  He  sent  redemption  to  his  folk ; 

his  covenant  for  aye 
He  did  command  :  holy  his  name 
and  rev'rend  is  aUvay. 


C   212    ) 

lO  Wisdom's  beginning  is  God's  fear  : 
good  undfistandiiig  tliey 
Have  all,  that  his  coni'naiuls  fuliii: 
his  praise  tiidures  for  aye. 

PSALM  113. 
:  PR  AISE  ye  llie  Lord.    Tlie  man  is 

that  fears  thcj  Lord  ariglit,  [bless'd 

Hf,  who  in  his  comniar.dereents 
doth  greatly  take  delight. 

2  His  seed  mid  offspring  po^verful 

sliall  be  the  earth  upon  : 
Of  nprig'ir  men  blessed  shall  be 
the  geiu  ration. 

3  Richts  aixl  wealth  shall  ever  be 

within  his  honse  in  store  : 
And  his  unspotted  righteousness 
cudurts  for  evermore. 
1  Unto  the  upright  light  doth  rise, 
though  he  in  darkntss  be  : 
Compassionate,  and  merciful, 
and  nghteoiis  is  he. 
5  A  good  man  doth  his  favour  shew, 
and  doth  to  others  loud  : 
He  with  discrt  lion  his  affairs 
will  guide  uiuo  the  end. 
•  Surely  there  i?  not  any  tiling 
that  ever  shall  him  move  ; 
The  righteous  man's  nie3Tiorial 
shall  evtrlH  sting  prove. 
7  "When  he  shall  evil  tidings  hear, 
l»e  shall  not  be  afraid  : 
His  heart  is  fivd,  his  confidence 
npoQ  the  Lord  is  stay'd. 


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8  His  heart  is  firmly  'stablished, 
afraid  lit-  shall  not  bf, 
L'ntil  upon  his  enemies 
he  his  desire  shali  see. 
c  He  hath  dispers'd,  giv'n  to  the  poor  ; 
his  righteousness  shall  be 
To  ages  all ;  with  honour  shall 
his  horn  be  rais'd  liigh. 
10  The  wicked  shall  it  sec,  and  fret ; 
his  teeth  f?nash,  melt  away  : 
Wliat  wici>..d  men  do  most  desire 
shall  utterly  decay. 

PSAOr  113. 

1  PRAISE  Go<l,  \e  s-rvants  of  the  Lord, 

O  praise,  the  Lord's  name  praise. 

2  Yea,  bitssed  be  the  name  of  God 

from  thistiiViF  forth  always. 

3  From  rising  sun  to  wh -re  it  sets, 

God's  name  is  to  be  prais'd. 

4  Abov<  all  nations  God  is  hij^b, 

'bove  heav'ns  his  glory  rai='d. 

5  Unto  the  Lord  our  God,  that  dwells 

on  high,  who  can  compare  .' 

6  Hjmstl;  that  humbleth  thi.igstosee 

in  heav'n  and  earth  tliat  are  ? 

7  He  fiom  the  dust  doth  raise  the  poor 

that  vtry  low  doth  lie, 
And  froiii  the  dunghill  lifts  the  men 

oppress'd  with  poverty : 
3  That  he  niay  highly  him  advance, 

and  w  ith  the  princes  set , 
With  those  that  of  liis  people  are 

tlie  chief,  ev'u  pringcs  grcat^ 


:rW 


(    214 

The  barren  v,'omn!i  hovue  to  li<.eii 

lieniaketh,  audio  be 
Of  sons  amotluT  full  of  joy. 

Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALIM  114. 
^  When  IsrVl  «n:t  of  Kgypt  went, 
anil  did liii  dv.;lih)gckinge. 
When  JacobMiouse  v.eiil  out  from  tliose 
that  wen:  of  langiiagt  strange. 
:  He  Jiiuah  ('.:d  his  sanctuary, 
his  kiiigtloni  IsrM  make. 
r,  Tlie  sea  it  saw,  and  quichly  fled  ; 

Joitb.n  was  drivtn  back. 
1  Like  rams  the  nsountaiiis,  and  like  Iambs 

ihe  hills  skipp'd  to  and  fro. 
5  O  St  a,  whyflwld'st  vhou  ?  Jordan,  haci 

why  wast  thon  drtve)»  so? 
o  Ye  mountains  great,  wherefore  was  it 
that  \  e  did  skip  like  rams  ? 
And  wherf>fbre  was  it,  littk-  Jiills, 
that  ye  did  leap  like  Iambs  ? . 
7  Oat  the  presence  of  tlit  Lord,  ^ 
earth,  tremble  thou  for  fear, 
"While  as  the  preseaet  of  the  God 
of  Jacob  doth  appear : 
5  Who  from  the  hard  and  stony  i-ock 
did  Standing-water  bring ; 
And  b\  his  pow'r  did  tm-n  thefii'.C 
into  a  water-spring. 

PSALM  115. 
J  IS'OT  unto  us,  Loi-d,  rot  to  us, 
b'lt  da  thov  gloiT  taliij " 


15    ) 


kUnto  tliy  name,  ev'n  for  thy  inii'i, 
and  ibr  thy  mercy's  sake. 
3  O  whci-efove  sbould  the  heathy;  ^;v,  3 

WJitre  is  then-  God  now  gone  ? 
3  But  ovu-  God  in  the  heav'iKJs, 
what  pleas'd  liira  he  hntlnioiie. 
r    4  Their  idols  silver  are  and  gold, 
f  work  of  men's  Lands  tliey  be. 

f    5  Mouths  liave  they,  but  they  do  not'  z\'-i  a!; 
t  aad  eyes  but  do,  ;-.ot,  see. 

k   6  Ears  havt;  tbey,  but  lliey  do  i'      . 
f  noses.  Ijut  savour  not. 

7  Hands,  feet,  but  handle  not,  iu^i  ^w.i..  , 
nor  speak  tlrn^  tlii-oug-h  their  throat. 
S  Liketliem  tlieir  maker's  are,  and  all 

on  them  their  trast  that  build. 
9  Olsrel  trust  thou  in  the  Lcid  : 
he  is  their  help  ajid  shiekl. 
^    10  O  Aaron's  iicr.se,  trust  in  tiie  I.j  ;l  ; 
J,.  their  help  and  shiekl 

1;:  11  Ye  that  fear  God,  trnsi  \ 

their  helj)  and  shiekl  i      : 

12  The  Lord  of  us  hath  mindful  'lizcn^ 

a«  I  he  uill  bless  usstUI, 
'        He  u-ii!  f  be  bouse  of  Isr'el  bless, 
bless  Aaron's  liouselie  will. 

13  Eo'.b  small  and  gi-eat  that  fear  i' 

he  «ill  them  surely  bless, 

14  The  I.ord  will  you,  you  and  yovir  jC  l'. 

aye  m.ore  anil  u)ore  increase. 

15  O  b'iessed  are  ye  of  ilie  Lord 

-vhtf  made  the  ean'i  aad  Iieav'n. 
"i"  be heav'n,  ev'nheav'j!?  are  God's;  but 
eartii  to  men's  sons  hath  glv'y,         [}:. 


( 

17  The  lit  ail.  nor  who  to  silence  g;o, 

God's  praise  «lo  not  vecoul. 

18  But  licncefbrth  we  for  ever  will 

bless  God.    Praise  ye  the  Lord. 

PSALM  116. 

1  1  LOVE  the  Lord,lx:eaiise  my  voice 

and  prayers  he  did  hear. 

2  I,  vliile  Hive,  will  call  on  him, 

wlio  bow'd  to  nie  liis  tar. 

3  Of  death  the  coi-ds  and  sorrowi  did 

about  nie  compass  round. 
The  pains  of  hell  took  hold  on  mc  : 
I  grief  and  trouble  fo'ind. 
'lUpon  the  name  of  God  the  Loi-d, 
then  did  I  call,  arrtl  say. 
Dl liver  tb.ou  my  soul,  OLord, 
1  do  ihi  e  Imm'bly  pra}-. 

5  Goil  merciful  and  righteous  is ; 

}ea.  gracious  is  our  Lord. 

6  God  saves  the  met  k  ;  I  was  brought  low, 

lie  did  me  help  aftbitl. 

7  O  thou  my  soul,  do  thou  return 

unto  thy  quiet  rest  : 
For  largely,  lo,  the  Lord  to  tbee 
his  botnity  hath  exprest. 
S  Formytlistressed  soul  from  death 
delivtr'd  was  by  thee  ; 
Tliou  didst  m\  mourning:  eyes  fromt  (?.ri 
my  feet  f)om  falling  free: 
9  I  in  the  land  of  those  tliat  live,, 

will  walk  the  Lord  before. 
.10  I  did  Ik  lieve.  tberef((re  I  spake : 
1  was  afflicieil  sore. 


I  said,  when  I  was  in  my  hastfr, 

Ihat  ail  men  liars  be. 
':  V.'lmt  sliall  I  render  to  the  Loixl 

lorall  his  gift';  tome? 
i:  I'l!  of  salvation  take  the  cup, 

on  God's  name  will  I  call. 

14  rU  pay  ir.y  vows  tsow  to  the  Lord, 

btfore  his  people  all. 

15  Dear  in  God's si^ht  is  his  saint's  deatht 

16  Thy  servant,  Lord,  ain  I ;  % 
Thy  semjnt  sure,  thine  liandmaid's  sod;   - 

my  bands  thou  didst  uiitie. 

17  Thank-oft''riiigs  1  to  thee  v  ill  give, 

aiid  on  God'i  nan;e  will  call. 

18  I'll  payniy  \o\vs  new  to  the  Loid 

before  liij  people  a^I ; 

19  Within  the  courts  of  God's  own  house, 

within  the  midst  of  thee, 
O  city  of  Jerusalem. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  gi\e  ye. 

rSALM  117, 

1  O  GIVE  ye  praise  unto  the  Lord, 

all  nations  that  be: 
Likewise,  ye  people  a'l,  accord 
his  name  to  magnify, 

2  For  preat  to  us-ward  ever  are 

his  loving  kindnesses : 
His  truth  e;idures  for  evermore. 
The  Lord  O  do  ye  bless. 

PSALM  118. 
1  O  PRAISE  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good : 
his  merc)  lastelh  ever. 


;.  Let  these  of  Israel  now  say, 
His  mercy  faileth  never. 

3  Now  let  tlje  house  of  Aaron  say. 

His  mercy  lastetb  ever. 

4  Let  those  that  fear  the  Lord  now  say, 

his  mercy  faihnh  never. 

5  I  in  tlisuoss  caii'd  on  tlie  Lord : 

the  Lord  did  answer  me; 
He  in  a  large  plac^  did  me  set, 

from  trouble  jviade  nit  free. 
C  Tlie  miglity  Lord  is  on  my  side, 

1  will  i:ut  he  afraid  ; 
For  any  tiling  that  man  can  do 

I  shall  not  hedismay'd. 

7  The  Lord  doth  take  my  jiart  with  them 

that  help  to  succour  me : 
Therefoi;.'  on  those  thai  do  me  hate 
I  my  d>.-sire  shall  see. 

8  Better  it  is  to  truit  v.  God, 

than  trust  in  man's  defence. 

9  Better  to  trust  in  God,  than  make 

princes  our  confidence. 

10  The  nations  joiniii;;  all  in  one, 

did  compass  me  about : 
Biit  in  tlie  Loiii"s  most  holy  name 
I  shall  tliem  all  root  out. 

11  They  couipass'd  me  aboutj  I  say, 

they  compass'd  me  about : 
But  in  the  Lord's  moit  holy  namo 

I  shall  them  all  root  out. 
J.3  Like  bet.-s  they  compass\l  me  about ; 

like  Hntotliorns  that  fianie 
They  {^uenchetl  are :  for  tbeni  shall  I 

destroy  iu  Gad 's  o  w  a  aanie. 


.cu  sore. hast  thrust  that  I  might  fall, 
b'lt  i.»y  Lordhelpfd  me. 

14  Goil  r.iy  salvation  Is  become, 

iiiy  strength  aud  song  is  he. 

15  In  dweiliiigiof  the  righteous 
i  is  heard  the  melody 

;       Of  joy  and  lieaith :  the  Lord's  right  hand 
■  dotii  ever  vaHantly. 

15  The  riiiht  hand  of  the  mighty  Lord 
exalted  is  on  high ; 
The  right  hand  of  the  mighty  Lord 
doth  ever  valiantly. 
17  I  shnll  not  die,  but  live,  and  shall 

the  works  o.' God  discover. 

IS  Till-  Lord  hath  mechasiisedsore, 

but  not  to  death  giv'n  over. 

19  O  set  )'e  open  unto  me 

the  gates  of  righteousness ; 

llicn  viil  I  enter  into  them, 

and  I  the  Lord  will  bless. 

20  This  is  th'j  gate  of  God, by  it 

tile  just  slm.ll  enter  in. 

21  lliee  will  I  praise,  for  tliourae  heaixVst, 

and  hast  my  safety  been. 
2  2  1  hat  stone  is  made  head  cornefstone, 
which  builders  did  despise ; 
,^23  Tiiis  is  the  doing  of  the  Lord, 
Y  and  wond'rous  in  (Air  eyes. 

I   24  This  is  the  day  Gcd  made,  in  it 
we'll  joy  triumphantly. 
25  Save  )iow,  I  pray  thee,  Lord;  I  pray 

send  now  prosperity. 
25  Blessed  is  he  in  God's  great  name 
that  Cometh  us  to  save : 


(    220  ■)- 

A    ' 

M'e,  from  the  house  v.  l.!  t'.i  to  the  Luid 

pertains,  j ou  LKss.  d have. 
27  Gud  is  tlii^  Lonl,  vho  unto  us 

Lath  made  light  to  :.rise  ; 
Bind  ye  unto  theatai'shoins 

viti)  cords  ihe  sacrifice. 
23  Tliou  art  niy  God,  I'll  thee  exalt ; 

my  God  1  viU  thee  praise. 
29  Give  thanks  to  God,  for  he  is  good  : 

his  mtrcy  lasts  ahvays. 

PSALM  119. 
ALEPH.    The  Xstpm-U 

1  EUssi  d  ar.  the)  tliat  iindvfil'O, 

and  straight  aie  in  tlie  waj  ; 
■\Vhoin  the  Lord's  most  lioiylaw 
do  walk,  and  do  not  stray. 

2  Bicsseci  are  they  \\lio  (o  obstTve 

his  statutes  aiv  inclin'd; 
and  wliodo  stekthc  living  God 
with  their  whole  litartand  mind. 

3  Such  in  his  ways  do  valk;  and  they 

do  no  iniquity. 

4  Thou  hast  commandetl  us  to  keep 

thy  precepts  can  fully. 

5  O  that  thy  statutes  to  observe 

thou  woidd'st  my  ways  direct .' 

6  Tlien  shall  I  not'be  shani'd  when  I 

thy  precepts  all  respect. 

7  Then  withiiitegrity  of  heart 

tliee  will  1  praise  and  bless, 
When  I  thy  jiulgiuents  all  have  leai'n'd 
of  thy  piue  righteousness. 
9  That  I  w  ill  keep  thy  statutes^aU 
firmly  rcsolv'd  liave  I : 


O  do  not  tlien,  most  gcacioils  Godj 
torsalce  me  utterly. 

BErH.    Theldimit. 

•  9  By  what  means  shall  a  young  man  learn 

hi  J  way  to  purify  I 
If  he  aceorcli  ng  to  t  h  y  word 
f         tliereto  attentive  be. 
"10  Unfeignedly  thee  have  I  sought 

with  all  my  s  Jiil  and  heart  : 
:  I     O  let  me  not  froni  tlie  right  path 
rt        of  tliy  commands  depart. 

11  Thy  word  I  in  my  heart  have  hid, 
,.         that  I  offend  not  thee. 

12  O  Lord,  thoTi  everhlossed  art: 

thy  statutes  teaeli  thou  nie. 

13  Tlie  (Udgments  of  thy  moiuh  each  one 

my  lips  declared  have : 

14  More  joy  thy  testimonies' way 

than  riches  all  me  gave. 

15  I  will  thy  holy  precepts  make 

my  meditation: 

•  And  carefully  I'll  have  respect 

unto  thy  ways  each  one. 

16  Upon  thy  statutes  my  delight 
^         shall  constantly  be  "set. 

g.    And  by  thy  grace,  I  never  w  ill 
^         tliy  holy  woi-d  forget. 

i  GIMEL.    The  3cl  fiarf. 

j37  With  me  thy  servant,  in  thy  grac?, 
f^        ?real  bom  it  i  f u  1  ly ,  Lord ; 
\^    That  by  thy  favour  I  may  live,. 
i       and  tlidy  keep  thy  word. 


1 


J 9  Oi»en  mlneejes,  tliatof  uiy  law 

tlio  woniU  vs  I  may  see. 
K)  I  am  a  siraiiger  on  this  eai'tJi, 

hide  liot  thy  laws  from  me. 

20  My  soul  \^ithill  me  breaks  and  doth 

much  titintiiig  still  endiirt. 
Through  longing  that  it  hath  all  times 
inito  thy  judgments  pure. 

21  Thou  hast  rebuk'd  the  cursed  proud, 

who  fr«ni  thy  precepts  swerve. 

22  Reproach  ana  shame  remove  from  uie ; 

li)r  I  thy  la«  s  observe. 

23  Against  me  princes  spake  with  spite, 

while  tliey  in  cou.ieil  sat : 
But  I  thy  servant,  did  upon 
thy  statutes  Jneditate. 

24  Jly  comfort,  and  my  heart's  delight, 

thy  testimonies  be  ; 
And  th<'y  in  all  niy  doubts  and  ftars, 
are  counsellors  to  me. 

DALF.TH.    The  4th  part. 

25  My  soul  to  dust  cleaves  :  tjuicken  me 

according  to  thy  wonl. 

26  My  ways  I  shew'd,  and  me  thou  heard' 

tench  me  thy  statutes,  Lord. 

27  The  way  of  thy  commauden.ents, 

i^iake  me  ariglit  to  know : 
So  all  «hy  works  that  wondrous  arc 

I  sliall  to  others  show. 
23  M}  soul  doth  melt,  and  drop  away, 

fbr  heaviness  and  grief; 
To  me,  according  to  thy  woi-d, 

Sfi>  e  strength  aud  send  relief. 


'     !-  ro'.n  r.ie  the  Nvickeil  way  of  lies 

k  t  far  rt  inoveti  be ; 
Av.Ci  graciously  thy  holy  lav/ 

do  thou  gvaiit  unto  :i;e. 
30  I  ehostn  have  the  perifcct  way 

of  truth  and  verity  : 
Thy  judgmeius  that  most  righteous  aw 

before  me  laid  llave  I. 
*  I  I  to  thy  testimoiiies  cleave ; 

shame  do  not  on  me  cast. 
'2  ril  nin  thy  precepts' way,  when  tbots 

my  heart  enlarged  hast. 

HE.    T/ie  of h  part. 
Teach  me.  O  Lord,  the  perfect  way 

of  thy.pr.  cepts  divine, 
jijid  to  observe  it  (o  the  end 

I  shall  my  heart  ineliiie. 
34  Give  iniderstr.rici^iig  unto  me, 

so  keep  thy  law  shall  I : 
Yea,  ev*n  witii  my  whole  heart  I  shall 

observe  it  carefully. 
In  th\  law's  path  make  rae  to  go: 

for  I  delight  therein. 
•iy  heart  unto  thy  testimonies, 

and  not  to  greed,  inclitie. 
37  Turn  thou  away  my  siglitand  eyea 

from  viewing  vanity; 
And  in  tliy  p'ood  and  holy  way 

be  pl(  ased  to  quicketi  me. 
t'ontirni  me  to  thy  gracious  word, 

which  I  did  gladly  hear, 
E\'n  to  thy  servant,  Lord,  who  u 

demoted  to  thy  fear. 


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39  Tuvn  thou  away  my  tt.nJ  repvcao!-. ; 

toi-  good  thy  judg-mciUs  be. 
AO  Lo,  for  t'r.y  pvecepts  I  )nve  I0113M; 

iu  iliy  inith  quicken  nie. 

V.VU.    The  6rh /mrt. 
41  Let  thy  s'.vttt  mercies  also  come, 
and  vi-it  me,  O  Lord; 
Ev'i)  by  tny  benign  sajvation, 
according  to  thy  word.    . 
43  So  shall  I  have  wherewith  I  may 
give  him  an  answer  .iu?t. 
Who  spitefully  reproachethme; 
for  in  thy  word  I  trust. 

43  The  word  of  truth  out  o/my  mouth 

take  thou  not  utterly  •' 
For  on  tliy  Judgments  lightecus 
my  iiope'doth  sliU  rely. 

44  So  shall  I  keep  for  f  vermore 

thv  law  continually. 

45  Andsith  that  I  thy  precepts  seek, 

ril  walk  at  liberty. 

46  I'll  sp'?ak  thy  word  to  kings,  and  I 

with  shame  shall  not  be  mov'J  ; 

47  A)id  will  deiight  myself  always 

ill  thy  laws,  which  I  lov'd. 
.43  To  thy  coiiimandinents.  which  I  lovM 
mv  hands  lift  up  I  will ; 
And'lwill  aUo  mctlitate 
upon  thy  statutes  still. 

ZATX.    The  Ith  part. 
43  Remember.  Lord,  thy  gracious  word 
thou  to  thy  servant  spake. 


Which  for  a  Rroundof  my  sure  hope, 
thou  causedst  me  to  take. 

50  This  word  of  thine  my  comfort  is 

in  mine  affliction : 
For  in  my  straits  I  am  reviv'd 
by  this' thy  word  alone. 

51  The  men  whose  hearts  with  pride ave 

did  greatlv  me  deride ;  [stutt  d 

Yet  from  tlxy  strai<-,H»t  commandementi 
I  have  not  turn'd  aside. 

52  Thy  jiidgments  righteous,  O  Loi-d, 

which  thou  of  old  forth  gave, 

I  did  remember,  and  myself 

by  tliem  comforted  liave. 

£3  Horror  took  liold  on  me,  because 

ill  raeji  thy  law  forsake. 

54  I  in  my  liouse  of  pilgrimage 

thy  laws  my  songs  do  make. 

55  Thvname  by  night,  Lord,  I  did  min<l, 

and  I  have  kept  thy  law. 

55  And  this  1  had,  because  ihy  word 

I  kept,  and  stood  in  aw  e. 

CHETH.    The  if h  part. 
^7  Thou  my  sure  portion  art  alone, 
which  I  did  choose,  O  Lord  : 
I  have  r^solv'd,  and  said,  that  I 
wouid  keep  thy  holy  word. 
5S  With  my  whole  "heart  I  did  entreat 
thy  face  and  favour  free : 
According  to  thy  gracious  word 
be  merciful  to  me. 
59  I  thought  upon  njy  former  ways 
avA  did  mv  life  well  try ; 


'     225    ) 

Anil  to  thy  testinio'.iies  piixd 

my  feet  then  tinned  I. 
f.!>  I  (lid  not  stay  nor  linger  Ions', 

as  those  that  slothful  are  ; 
But  hastily  thy  laws  to  keep, 

n)  vseU'  I  did'  prepare. 
.  :  }3ands  of  ill  nien  me  robhM ;  yet  I 

thy  precepts  did  not  slight. 
.2  I'll  rise  at  midnight  thee  to  praise, 

e\  'n  for  tliy  .judgn-'.ents  right. 
63  I  am  companion  to  all  those 

V  ho  fear  and  thee  ohey. 
04  O  Lord,  thy  mercy  fills  the  earth ; 

teach  me  thy  laws,  I  pray. 

TETH.    TlieUhpajt. 
.'  ■  V/eli  hast  thou  wiih  thy  servant  dealt, 
as  thou  didst  promise  give. 
.  Good  judgment  me,  and  knowledge 

for  i  thv  word  believe.  [teach ; 

7  Ere  I  afr.icltd  was  I  stray 'd  ; 
\r.\t  now  I  keep  thy  word. 
;  Both  good  thou  art,  and  goixl  thou  dost ; 
ie,icii  me  thv  statutes.  Lord. 
The  men  that  are  puSTd  up  with  piide 

against  me  forii'd  a  lie: 
Yet  tiiy  comma^ilements  observe 

with"  my  wliole  heart  will  I. 
Their  hearts  tluoiigh  worl<lly  « ase  and 

as  fat  as  grease  they  be :  [wealth, 

Uutin  thy  holy  law  I  take 

delight  continually. 
I  hath  been  very  good  fer  me 
iliat  I  afflicted  was. 


That  I  migbt  well  instructed  be, 

Slid  ]■  iii'.i  thy  boh  1"WS. 

72  Tlie  M  rird  that  coiutth  from  thyinouth 

is  better  •'-.ito  mo, 
Than  many  thousands,  and  great  sums 
of  gold  and  silver  be. 

JOD.    The  "iOth  part. 

73  Tlion-*r.ad'st  and  fashion'dst  me  ;  thy 

to  know,  q;ive  wisdom,  Lord.         [Iav> 

74  So  who  thcc  fear  shall  j<vy  to  see 

me  trusting-  in  thv  word. 

75  That  very  righi  thy  judgments  are 

J  kno\\ ,  and  do  confess ; 
And  that  thou  hast  afflicted  me 
in  truth  and  faithfulness. 

76  O  let  thy  kindness  merciful, 

I  pray  thee,  comfort  me, 
As  to  thy  servant  faithfully 
was  promised  by  thee. 

77  And  let  thy  tender  inercies  come 

to  mc,that  I  may  live: 
Because  thy  holy  laws  to  me 

sweet  delectation  give. 
73  Lord,  let  (hp  nvoud  ashit-ned  be  5 

for  thev,  without  a  cause. 
With  me'perversely /iealt;  but  I 

will  muse  upon  thy  laws. 
79  Let  such  as  fear  thee,  and  have  knowa 

thy  statutes,  ti.rn  to  me. 
10  Mv  heart  let  in  thy  laws  he  found : 

that  shaiu'd  Inerev  be. 


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CAPH.    The  llt/i  l^rt. 

81  My  soul  for  tJiy  salvation  faints; 

yet  I  tliy  wortl  bi  lieve. 

82  Mine  eyes  fail  for  thv  woi-d '  I  say 

W!ien  wilt  thou  co'-.nfoit  give  i 

83  For  like  a  bottle  I'li.  become, 

that  in  the  smoke  is  set : 
I'm  black,  and  parclfd  with  gnef,  yet  I 
thy  statutes  not  forget. 

84  How  many  are  tliy  servant's  days» 

when  wilt  thou  execute 
Just  .judgment  on  th  se  wicked  men 
that  cIo  me  persecute  ' 

85  The  proud  liave  digged  pits  for  me, 

which  is  against  thv  laws- 

86  Thy  words  all  faithful  are  ;  help  me, 

pursued  without  a  cause. 

87  They  so  consunf  d  me,  that  on  earth 

my  life  they  scarce  did  leave : 
Thy  precepts  yet  forsook  I  not, 
but  close  to  "them  did  cleave. 
S8  After  thy  loving-kindness,  Lord, 
me  quicken  and  preser\  e  ; 
Tlie  testimoTiy  of  thy  mouth 
so  shall  I  still  observe. 

I.AMED.    The  nth  finrt. 

89  Thy  w  ord  for  ever  is.  O  Lord, 

in  heaven  settled  iast : 

90  Unto  all  generations 

thy  faithful-less  doth  last ; 
The  earth  (liy;i  liast  eslabiisLed, 
and  it  abides  by  thee. 


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91  This  day  they  stand  as  thou  ordain'dts^ 

for  all  thy  servants  be: 

92  Unless  in  thy  most  ptifect  law 

my  soul  delights  had  found, 
I  should  have  perished,  when  as 
my  troubles  did  abound. 

93  Thv  precepts  I  will  neVr  forget; 

they  quick'uing-  to  me  brought. 

94  Lord,  I  am  thine,  O  savethoirme; 

thy  precepts  I  have  sought. 

95  For  me  the  wicked  have  laid  wait, 

me  seeking  to  destroy  : 
But  I  thy  testimonies  true 
consider  will  withjoj. 

96  An  end  of  all  perfection 

here  have  I  seen,  O  God : 
But  as  for  thy  connnandement, 
it  is  exceeding  broad. 

MEM.     The  \Zthpan. 

97  O  how  I  Jove  thy  law,  it  is 

my  study  all  the  day  : 

98  It  makes  me  wiser  than  my  foes ; 

for  it  doth  witli  me  stay. 

99  Than  all  my  teachers  now  I  have 

more  understanding  far ; 
Because  my  meditation 
thy  testimonies  are. 

100  In  understanding  I  excel 

those  that  are  ancients : 

For  I  endea>oured  to  keep 

all  thy  commaudements. 

101  My  feet  from  each  ill  way  I  stay'd  ; 

that  1  aiay  keep  thy  word. 


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( 

"(-2  I  from  tliy  judgments  havfe  not  swerv'iU 
for  thou  hast  tai'ght  mo,  Loit}. 

:.( 3  How  s\veci.i;nto  my  tn?u ,  O  Lord, 
sro  all  thy  \n  ord's  of  truth .' 
Yea,  I  do  find  them  sweeter  far 
tliaii  hojicy  to  my  montlt. 

104  I  tlirough  tin  precepts  that  are  pure, 

do  uiiuersiandiiig  get  4 
I  therefore  every  way  tliat's  false 
with  all  my  heart  doJiate. 

XUN.    The  VU/i  part. 

105  Thy  word  is  to  my  fctt  a  larrp, 

and  to  my  patli  a  light. 

106  I  sworn  have,  and  will  perform, 

to  keep  thy  judgmi  iits  right. 

107  I  am  with  so/e  affliction 

ev'n  ovcr\vhei:i»'d,  O  Lord ; 

In  mercy  raise  and  quitken  me, 

according  to  thy  word. 

103  The  frt '-will-ofTrings  of  my  mouth 

accept,  I  thee  beseech ; 

And  umo  me  t)iy  servant.  Lord, 

tJiy  .liidgments"  clearly  teach. 

109  Though  still  my  soul  be  in  luy  band, 

thy  laws  I'll  not  ibrget. 

110  I  eir'd  not  from  tlnui,  (hough  for  me 

tiie  w  ieked  snares  did  set. 

111  I  of  thy  testimonies  have 

above  all  things  made  choice. 
To  be  my  heritage  for  aye ; 
for  they  mj'  heart  rejoice. 

112  I  carefully  inclined  have 
my  heart  still  toatiavi; 


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ai'.vuy  unto  the  end. 

SAMECH.    The  ISthpart. 
113  1  liate  ihe  thoughts  of  vanity: 

bxst  love  thy  law  do  I. 
214  My  sliield  and  liiding  place  thou  art; 

I  on  thy  word  rely. 
115  All  ye  that  evil-doers  are, 
from  me  depart  away ; 
Foi-  the  commandments  of  my  God 

I  purpose  to  obey. 
According-  to  thy  faitlifid  word 

uphold  arid  'suiWish  me. 
That  I  may  live,  and  of  iny  hope 
ashamed  never  be, 
317  Hold  thou  me  up^^  so  shall  I  be^ 
in  peace  and  safety  stiil ; 
And  to  thy  statiifjs  have  respect 
continually  I  will. 

118  Thou  tread'st  down  all  that  Jove  to 

false  their  deceit  doth  prove,    [stray- 

119  Lewd  men,  like  dross,  away  tiiow 

therefore  thy  law  I  love. '       [putt'st  ; 

120  For  fear  of  thee  my  very  flesh 

doth  tremble  all  dismay'd  ; 
And  of  thy  righteous  judgnients,  Lor^, 
ny  soul  is  much  afraid. 

AIS.    The  l&hpart. 

121  To  all  men  I  have  juds-inent  tioii-: , 

performing-  justice  right ; 
Then  let  me  not  be  left  unto 
my  fierce  oppressoi's  sr-j-ar. 


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722  For  good  unto  thy  servant,  Lord, 

thy  servant's  surety  be  ; 
From  the  oppression  of  the  proud 

do  thou  deliver  me. 
:.23  Mine  eyes  do  f;iil  with  looking  long 

for  tiiy  salvation. 
The  word  of  thy  pure  righteousness 

while  I  do  wait  upon." 
134  In  mercy  with  ihy  servant  deal, 

thy  laws  me  teach  and  show. 

1 25  I  am  thy  sei-vant,  wisdom  give 

that  i  thy  laws  may  know. 

126  'Tis  time  thou  work.  Lord ;  for  they 

made  void  thy  law  divine.        [have 

127  Therefore  thy  precepts  more  I  love 

than  gold,  yea,  gold  most  fine. 
158  Concerning  all  things  thy  commands 
all  right  I. judge  therefore; 
And  ev"ry  false  and  wicked  way 
I  perfectly  abhor. 

PE.    TlKVIthpart. 
129  Thy  statutes.  Lord,  are  wondei-fol ; 
^  my  soul  them  keeps  w  ith  care. 

*  130  The  entrance  of  thy  woitls  gives  light, 
makes  wise  who  sin-iple  are. 
'  ;ll  My  mouth  I  have  wide  opened, 
and  panted  earncstlj, 
While  after  thy  comnuuidements 
I  long'd  exceedingly. 
1:2  Look  on  me.  Lord,  and  merciful 
do  thou  unto  me  prove, 
As  thou  art  wont  to  do  to  those 
thy  oame  who  truly  love. 


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133  O  let  my  footsteps  in  thy  v,oi*d 

aright  still  oider'd.tK; : 
Let  DO  iniquity  obtain 

dominion  over  me. 
131  From  man's  oppression  save  thou  me  ; 

so  keep  thy  laws  I  u ill. 

135  Thy  face  make  on  thy  servant  shine  ; 

teacli  me  thy  statutes  still. 

136  Ri\ eis  of  water  from  mine  eyes 

did  run  dowu  v  hen  I  saw 

How  wicked  men  run  on  in  sin, 

and  do  not  keep  thy  law. 

TSADDI.   TJw  IBth  pan. 

137  O  Lord,  thou  art  most  rigliteous, 

thy  .i  ndgmeriti  are  upright. 

138  Thy  testimonies  thou  eommand'st 

most  faithful  are,  and  right. 

139  My  zeal  hath  ev'n  consumed  me ; 

because  riiine  enemies 
Thy  holy  words  forgotten  have, 
and  do  thy  laws  despise. 
240  Thy  word's  most  pure,  therefore  on  it 
thy  servant's  love  is  set. 

141  Small, and dfcspisud  lam;  vetl 

thy  precepts  not  forget. " 

142  Thy  rjgatejusness  is  righteousneas 

which  ever  doth  endure  : 

Thy  holy  law,  Lord,  also  is 

the  veiy  truth  most  pure. 

143  Trouble  and  anguish  have  me  foundj 

and  taken  hold  on  me: 
Yet  in  my  trouble  my  delight 
thy  just  t'gniniandiaems  be. 


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:    234    ) 

44    Eternal  rigbtt-oUbiKss  is  in 
tliy  tcstimoincs  all  r 
Lord,  to  me  imdeistaiuling  give, 
and  cvei*  live  I  sball. 


KOPH.    Tlic  mhpaii. 

145  With  my  whole  heau  I  cry'd,  Lord 

I  wHi  tliy  word  obey.  [iieav  ; 

146  I  cry'd  to  tliee  ;  save'me,  and  I 
will  keep  liiy  luwsalway. 

147  I  of  ttie  morning  did  [H-event 
the  dawnhig,  and  did  cry  : 

For  all  juine  exj>.  ctation 
did  on  thy  word  reJy. 

148  yUm  eyes  did  timconsly  prevent 
the  watches  of  the  night, 

That  in  thy  woi-d  with  e;\reful  mind 
then  meditate  I  miglii. 

149  After  thy  loviiig  ki.iduess  hear 
my  voicj,  that  calls  on  thee : 

According  to  ih\  iudgment.  Lord, 
re\  i  ve  and  quicken  me. 

150  Who  follow  mischief  they  draw  nigh  ; 
they  Voni  thy  la\\s  are  far  : 

151  But  thou  art  near  Lord;  most  firm 
all  tl»3'  commar.dnients  are.        [truth 

-452  As  for  thy  testimonies  all, 
of  old  this  have  I  tr;  'd,  ■ 
That  thou  hast  surely  founded  them 
fiur  ever  to  ahide. 

RESH.    T/ieZOth/JOi-t. 
:5o  Consider  mine  afiliction, 
in  safety  Ao  me  set : 


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Deliver  me,  OLord.  i'ox  i 

thy  law  do  not  -^orget. 
■!54  After  thy  word  revive  thou  me  ', 

save  ine  and  yVad  my  cause. 
355  Salvation  is  from  sinners  lar; 

f.jr  they  seek  net  thy  laws. 

156  O  Lord,  botli  ?reat  and  manilold 

thy  tender  mercies  be  : 
According  to  thy  judgments  just 
revive  and  quicken  me. 

157  My  persecutors  many  are, 

and  foes  that  do  combine ; 

Yet  from  thy  tesumonies  pure 

my  heart  doth  not  decline. 

158  I  saw  traissgressors  and  was  griev'd ; 

for  they  keep  not  thy  word. 

159  Sf-e  how  i  love  thy  law  !  as  thou 

art  kind,  me  quicken.  Lord- 

160  From  the  beginning  all  thy  woi^ 

hath  been  most  true  asd  sure  : 
Thy  righteous  judgments  ev'ry  one 
for  evermore  endure. 

SCHIN.    Tfie21sipart. 

161  Princes  have  persecuted  me, 

'  although  no  cause  they  saw : 

Eut  still  of  thy  most  holy  word 
my  heart  doth  star.d  in  awt.  , 

162  I  at  thy  word  rejoice,  as  one 

of  spoil  that  finds  great  store. 
153  Thy  law  I  love,  but  lying  all 

I  hate  and  do  abhor. 
:i64  Sev"n  times  a-day  it  is  my  cart 

to  ;^ive  due  praise  to  tiiee , 


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Because  of  all  thy  jnclgmentSj  Lord, 
which  i-ighteous  ever  be. 
i65  Great  peace  have  lliey  who  love  thy 

oJenee  they  shall  have  none.      [law 

166  I  hop'd  for  thy  salvation,  Lord, 

and  thy  commands  have  done. 

167  My  so'il  thy  testjmouits  pure 

obst^rved  carefully  ; 
On  them  my  ht  art  is  set,  and  tliem 
I  love  exceedingly. 

168  Thy  testimonies  and  thy  laws 

I  kept  with  special  care  ; 
For  all  my  works  and  ways  each  one 
before  thee  open  are. 

TAU.    Tlie22dpart. 

169  O  let  my  earnest  pray'r  and  cry 

come  Bcar  before  thee.  Lord  : 
Give  iinderstanding  unto  me, 
according  to  thy  word. 

170  Let  my  request  belbre  thee  come  ; 

after  thy  woi-d  me  free  ; 

171  My  lips  shall  utter  praise,  when  thou 

hast  taught  tliy  laws  to  me. 

172  M)  tongue  of  thy  nrost  blessed  word 

shall  speak,  and  it  confess  ; 
Because  all  thy  commanderaents 
are  perfect  righteousness. 

173  Let  thy  strong  liand  make  help  to  me 

ihy  precepts  are  my  choice. 

174  I  loug'd  for  tliy  salvation,  Loi-d, 

and  in  thy  law  rejoice. 

175  O  let  my  suol  live,  and  it  shall 

give  praises  unw  Uiee  j 


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And  let  thy  judgments  gracious' 

be  helpful  unto  nie. 
176  I,  like  a  lost  sheep,  went  astray, 

tliy  servant  seek  and  find  ; 
For  tliy  commands  I  sulfei-'d  not 

to  slip  out  of  my  mind. 

PSALM  120. 

1  IN  my  distress  to  God  I  cry'd, 

and  he  gave  ear  to  me. 

2  From  lying  lips,  and  guileful  tongue, 

O  Lord,  iny  soul  set  free. 

3  What  shall  be  giv'n  thee  ?  or  what  shall 

be  done  to  tliee,  false  tongue  ? 

4  Ev'n  burning  coals  of  juniper, 

sharp  arro\\sof  the  strong. 

5  Woe's  me,  that  I  in  Mesech  am 

a  sojomner  so  long : 
That  I  in  tabernacles  dwell 
to  Kcdar  tiiat  belong. 

0  My  soul  with  him  that  hateth  peace 

hath  long  a  dweller  been. 
7  I  am  for  peace  ;  but  when  I  speak, 
for  battle  they  are  keen. 

PSALM  121. 

1  I  TO  the  hills  will  lift  mine  eyes, 

from  whence  doth  come  mine  aid. 

2  My  safety  cometh  fromi  the  Lord, 

who  heav'n  and  earth  hath  made. 

3  Thy  foot  he'll  notkt  slide?  nor  will 

he  slumber,  that  thee  keeps. 

4  Behold,  he  that  keepj  Israel, 

he  slumbers  not.  nor  sleeps. 


i  lie  Lord  thee  k-eps.  tlic  Lord  thy  sbaae 
on  thy  right  hand  doth  stay  ; 
•,  The  moon  by  ni2;ht  ^ht-e  shall  not  smife 
nor  yet  the  sun  b'-  day. 

7  The  Lord  shall  keep  thy  soul ;  he  shall 

preserve  thee  from  all  ill. 

8  Henceforth  thy  going  out  and  in, 

God  keep  for  ever  wilL 

P?AL!kI  122. 

1  I  JOY'D  when  to  the  house  of  God, 

Go  up,  they  said  to  me. 

2  Jerv.salem,  within  thy  gates 

o-.n-  feet  shall  standing  be. 

3  Jerns'letn  as  a  city  is 

compactly  built  together : 

4  Unto  that  place  the  tribes  go  up, 

the  tri'vs  of  God  go  thither  :     i 
To  Israel's  testimony,  there 
to  God's  name  thanks  to  pay. 

5  Fov  t1uo<v?s  of  judgment,  ev'n  the 

of  David's  house,  tliere stay,      [thrones- 
0  Pray  that  Jerusalem  iuay  have 
peace  and  felicity : 
Let  them  that  love  thee  and  thy  peace 
have  still  prosperity. 
■  Therefore  1  wish  that  peace  may  siiil 
within  thy  v.'alls  remain, 
And  ever  may  thy  palaces 
prospeniy'retain. 
«  Now.  for  niv  friends'  and  brethren's 

Peace  be  in  thee,  I'll  say.  [sakes, 

?  And  for  the  house  of  God  our  Loixl, 
.ni  ssek  tby  good  alway. 


PSAL:\I  123. 

1  O  THOU  that  dwellest  ia  the  Htjiy'iis/ 

I  lift  mine  ej  es  to  thee. 

2  BelioUi,  ns  servants' eyes  do  look 

their  masters'  hand  to  see, 
As  handmaid's  eyes  her  mistress's  hand  } 
r  so  do  uuv  eyes  attend 
Upon  the  Lord  our  G^id,  until 
to  VIS  he  mercy  send. 

3  O  Lord,  bo  gracious  to  us, 

unto  us  gracious  be  ; 
Because  rep^vnish'd  with  contempt 
exceedingly  are  we. 

4  0;'.r  soul  is  liii'd  with  scorn  oi  those 

that  at  tilt'    .  ase  abide, 
And  with  the  insolent  oo?itempt 
ot" ' -lose  that  swell  with  pride. 

PSALiVf    121. 

1  HAD  not  the  Lord  beei>  on  our  side, 

may  Isr'el  now  say ; 

2  Had  not  the  Lord  been  on  our  side, 

when  men  rose  ns  to  -lay ; 
'3  They  had  us  swallow'd  quick,  when  as 
their  wraUi  'gainst  us  did  ilame. 

4  Waters  liad  i-ov  r'd  us,  our  soul 

had  sunk  beneath  the  strenm. 

5  Then  had  tiie  wateis,  swelling  iiigh, 

over  our  soul  made  way. 

6  BJess'd  be  the  Lord,  -.vbo  to  their  tCvili 

us  gave  not  for  a  prey, 

7  Our  soul's  V  scaped,  as  a  bird 

0Ut  of  ilie  fowler's  snave : 


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Tlie  snare  asuntkr  broken  is, 

and  we  escaped  are. 
3  Our  sure  and  all-sufficient  help^ 

is  in  JEHOVAH'S  name ; 
His  name  w  ho  did  tlie  Htav'n  create, 

and  who  the  earth  did  frame. 

Another  of  the  smm. 

1  NOW  Israel 

may  sav,  and  that  truly, 
Ifrtiat  tlie  Lord 
had  not  our  cause  maintained  : 

2  If  that  the  Lord 

had  notourriRht  sustain'd, 
When  cruel  men 

against  us  furiously 
Rose  up  in  wrath, 

to  make  of  us  their  prey ; 

3  Then  certainly 

they  had  devour'd  us  all, 
And  swallow'd  quick, 

for  aH^ht  that  we  could  deem  : 
Stiflili  was  their  rage, 

as  we  mipht  well  esteem. 

4  And  as  fierce  floods 

before  them  all  things  drown,'. 
So  had  they  brought 
our  souls  to  death  quite  down. 

5  Tlie  raging  streams, 

•with  their  proud  s-Aelling  waves. 
Had  then  our  soul 
o'erwheimetl  in  the  deep. 

6  i3ut  blpssxl  be  God, 

who  doth  us  safely  keep, 


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And  li;it!i  not  giv'n 

us  iov  a  iiviiigprey 
Unto  tliciv  teeth, 
.ai.d  bloody  cruelty. 
7  Ev'n  as  a  bird 

out  of  the  fowler's  snav^ 
Escapes  a.vaj', 

so  is  our  soiii  set  fi\^e  ; 
Broke  are  their  nts, 
and  thus  escaped  we. 
3  Therefore  our  help 

is  ia  the.  Lord's  great  name, 
^i'ho  lieav'ii  aud  earth 
by  his  great  power  did  frame. 

PSALM  125. 

1  THEY  in  the  Lord  thattirmly   lUst 

sliail  be  like  Sion  hill, 
Whicii  at  no  time  can  be  remov'dj 
but  sta.idetli  ever  still. 

2  As  round  about  Jerusr.lera 

the  mountains  stand  aiway, 
Die  Lord  Ids  folk  doth  eoiipass  so, 
from  henceforth  and  for  aye. 

3  For  ill  men's  rod  upon  the  lot 

of  just  men  shall  not  li.  ; 
Lest  rig-iitcous  men  stretch  fortli   Iieir 
unto  iniquity.  [hancJi 

4  Do  thou  TO  ail  those  (hat  be  good 

thy  gootbiesi,  Lord  i-npart : 
And  do  thou  good  to  those  tliatare 
uprisrht  witiiii.  then-  h.ait. 

5  But  as  for  such  as  torn  aside 

after  their  crooked  way. 


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iic.i  shall  lead  fortli  with  wicked  men 
on  Isi'cl  !>(  ace  shall  staj-. 

PSALM  126. 
^  V.'HRX  Sioii's  bordnjjt' Gudfiirn'dbac-k, 

as  men  that  dvtain'd  svf  re  «e.  I 

-".  Then  fill'd  witli  laiight'T\vasotir mouth, 
oiirttuigne  witli  mclcdy: 
T)i  ,y  'iiiong  ttif  h<  ath^n  said,  thf  Lord 
givat  thiiigsfof  thtm  hath  v rough'. 

3  Til.   Lord  hath  dune  great  t'ing^  for  us, 

wlittice jny  to  us  is  brought. 

4  As  stnanis  of  water  in  the  south, 

our  bondagi .  Lord,  rcc-il. 

5  "VVho  sow  in  tears,  a  '.eainiig  time  , 

of  jo;,  eiijoy  thtj  shiill. 

6  That  man  who  l>  aring  precious  seed, 

in  going  forth  dolh  niouj-n. 
He  ddubiless,  hringii.g  back  his  sheaves, 
rejoicing  shall  return. 

PSALM  127. 
J  EXCEPT  the  Lord  do  bitild  the  hoifse, 
the  builders  lose  their  pain  ; 
Excipt  the  Lord  tin  city  keep, 
the  watchmen  watch  in  vaiiu 

2  -Tis  v.iin  for  you  to  rise  betimes, 

or  hite   rom  rest  to  kei  p. 
To  fi  ed  on  sorrows'  bread  ;  so  gi\es 
he  his  beloved  slop. 

3  Lo.  cliildr  n  are  Ged's  heritage, 

tiie  womb's  fruit  his  reward. 

4  Tiie  soiis  of  youth  as  aiTows  are. 

iur  strong  men's  hands  prciiar'd. 


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S  O  happy  is  the  man  that  hath 

his  quiver  filled  with  tliose; 
■  They  unashamed  in  tlie  gate 

shall  speak  unto  their  foes. 

PSALM  i28. 

1  BLESSED  is  each  one  ti>at  fears  the  Lord, 

and  walketh  in  his  m  ays : 

2  For  of  thy  labour  thnu  shalt  eat, 

and  happy  be  ah\ays,. 

3  Th}  wife  shall  as  a  fruitful  vine 

by  thy  house  sides  be  found  : 
Ttiy  children  like  to  olive  plants 
about  th)  table  round. 

4  Behold  the  man  that  ft  ars  the  Lord, 

tlius  bl'  sed  shall  lie  be. 

5  The  Lord  shall  out  of  Sioii  give 

his  blessii'.g  unto  thee  : 
Thou  shalt  Jt  rtis'h  m's  good  behold 
whilst  thou  on  eartli  dost  d'Aell. 

6  Thou  shalt  thy  children's  children  see, 

and  peace  on  Israel. 

PSALM  129. 

1  OFT  did  they  vex  me  from  my  youth, 

may  Isr'el  now  declare  ; 

2  Oft  did  they  vex  me  fiom  iny  youth, 

yet  not  victorious  were. 

3  The  plow'rs  ph'w'd  upon  my  back; 

they  long  their  turn  ms  drew. 

4  The  righteous  Lord  did  cut  the  cords 

of  the  ung<xll3^  crew. 

5  Let  Sion's  haters  all  be  tutn'd 

buck  with  confusion. 


As  grass  oil  houses'  topgrbe-they 
whicii  fades  ti'e  it  be  gr«\vn : 

7  WheiT'oi  enoitgh  to  till  liis  hand 

the  niowtr  crnnot  find  ; 
Nor  can  the  man  his  bosom  fiU, 
wliose  Avork  is  sheaves  to  bind. 

8  Neither  say  th-^y  ^^ho  do  go  by, 

God's  bWsbjng  on  yon  rest ; 
We  in  the  naniD  of  God  the  Lord 
do  wiih ^ou  to  be  bU  st. 

PSALM  130. 

1  LORD,  from  the  depths  to  thee  I  cry'd. 

2  iSly  voice,  Lowl  do  thou  hear ; 
Unio  my  supplications'  voice 

give  an  attentive  ear. 

3  Lord,  whi)  shall  stand,  if  thou,  O  Lord, 

shoviKrst  mark  iniquity  ? 

4  Br.t  yet  with  thee  forgiveness  is  ; 

that  fi  ared  thou  may'st  be. 

5  I  v.iiit  for  God,  my  soul  doth  wait, 

my  hojj.'  is  in  his  word. 

6  More  tJtm  they  that  for  morning  watch, 

my  soul  waits  for  the  Lcjnl ; 
I  say  mo!e  than  ihey  that  do  watch 
the  morning  light  to  ste. 

7  Let  Israel  hope  in  the  Lord, 

for  witli  !iiui  mercies  be ; 
And  pi.  !)t(oiis  redemption 
is  ever  fomid  with  him. 
6  And  fi-om  his  iniquities 
lie  Isi'el  shall  redeem. 


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PSALM  131. 

1  MY  heart  not  haughty  is,  O  Loict, 

mine  eyes  not  lofty  be: 
Nor  do  I  deal  in  matters  great, 
or  things  too  higli  for  me. 

2  I  sui-ely  have  mjself  be hav'd 

with  quiet  spirit  and  mild, 
As  child  of  mother  wean'd :  my  ecu! 
is  like  a  wtantd  child. 

3  Ujioii  tin  Lonl  let  all  the  hope 

of  Israel  rely, 
E\'n  from  the  time  that  preseut  is 
unto  eternity. 

PSALM  132. 

1  DAVID,  and  !•. is  afflictions  al?, 

Lord  do  thou  t!;iiik  upon : 

2  How  Miitc  God  heswan>,  and  vow'd 

to  Jacob's  mighty  One. 

3  I  will  iiotcoim-  within  my  hLJse, 

nor  rest  in  btdat  all:  ' 

4  Kor  sli;i!l  mine  eyes  take  any  sleep, 

nor  eye-lids  slumber  shall ; 

5  Til!  for  the  Lor<1  a  place  I  find, 

where  he  may  make  abode; 
A  piac;of  habitation 
for  Jacob's  mighty  God. 

6  Lo,  at  the  place  of  Kphratah 

of  it  we  understood: 
And  we  did  tind  it  in  the  fields, 
and  city  of  the  wood. 

7  We'll  go  into  his  tabernacles, 

and  at  his  footstool  btJw, 


i 


I 


3  Arise,  O  Loi-d,  into  thy  rest, 

th'  ark  of  thy  strength,  and  thou. 

5  O  let  thy  priests  bt-  clothed,  Lord, 
with  truth  and  righteousness : 
And  let  all  those  that  are  thy  saints, 
shout  loud  for  joyfulness. 

10  For  thine  own  servant  David's  sake, 

do  not  deny  thy  grace, 
Nor  of  thine  own  anointed  One 
turn  thou  away  thy  face. 

11  The  Loi-d  in  truth  to  David  sware, 

he  will  not  tinn  from  it, 
I  of  thy  body's  fruit  will  make 
upon  thy  throne  to  sit. 

12  My  cov'iiant  if  thy  sons  will  keep, 

and  laws  to  them  made  known, 
Their  children  then  sliall  also  sit 

for  ever  on  thy  throne.  i 

13  For  God  of  Sion  hath  made  choice,  ' 

there  he  desires  to  dwell. 

14  This  is  my  rest,  here  siill  ril  stay ; 

for  I  do  like  it  well. 

15  Her  food  TU  greatly  bless ;  her  poor 

with  bread  will  satisfy. 

16  Her  priests  I'll  clothe  with  health,  her 

shall  shout  forth  joy  nlly.  [saints 

17  And  there  will  I  make  David's  horn, 

to  bud  foi-th  plea-^antly : 

For  hiti>  that  mine  anointed  is, 

a  lamp  oi-dain'd  have  L 

18  As  with  a  garnunt  I  will  clothe 

with  shame  histn'miis  all: 
But  yet  the  crow  n  that  he  dolh  wear, 
oi>on  bim  flourish  shail. 


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pSALM  133. 

1  BI5HOLD,  how  good  a  tiling  it  is, 

ai.d  how  beeoniingwtll, 
TogL  thev  such  as  biethrcu  are 
inuuity  tudweli. 

2  Like  pitcious  oiiiti«ent  on  the  head," 

that  iloNvii  the  beai-d  doth  How, 
Ev'n  Aaion's  beard,  and  to  the  sUiits       j 
did  of  his  garments  go.  \ 

2  As  Hermon's  dew,  the  dew  that  doth 
on  Siouhihsdescii:d : 
For  tljere  the  blessing  God  coinmands; 
life  that  shall  never  end. 

PSALM  134. 

1  BEHOLD,  bless  )e  the  Lord,  all  ye, 

that  his  attendants  are, 
Ev'n  >ou  that  in  God's  temple  be, 
and"  praise  him  nightly  th.ere. 

2  Your  hands  within  God's  holy  place 

lift  up  and  praise  his  name. 

3  From  Sion  hill  the  Lonl  thee  bless, 

tliat  heav'n  and  earth  did  frume. 

PSALM  135, 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord :  the  Lord's  name 

his  servant's  praise  ye  God  :      [praise, 

2  Who  stand  iii  Gwl's  house,  in  the  courts 

of  our  God  makeab;.de. 

3  Praise  ye  the  Lord,  for  he  is  good  : 

unto  him  praises  sing; 
Sing  praise  unto  his  name  because 
it  is  a  pLasaut  thing. 


4  For  Jacob  to  liiniseli  tue  JUorii 
did  choose  of  his  good  pleasure, 
Aiid  be  hath  chosen  Tsiatl 
fur  }i!s  peculiar  tret>siire. 
.5  EvOiiuse  Ikiiowassiutdly 
the  Lord  is  v  ly  gn  at, 
And  that  our  Lord  above  all  gods 
iii  giory  hath  his  seat. 
G  W})at  thiugs  soever  pleas'd  the  Lord, 
that  in  tlicheav'n  did  he, 
And  in  the  earth,  fhe  seas,  and  aU 
tiie  places  deep  that  be. 

7  He  from  the  ends  of  tartli  doth  make 

the  vn  pours  to  ascend : 
With  rain  he  liehtni.jgs  makes,  aiitl 
doth  from  his  treasures  send.        [^vjnd 

8  Egypt's  first-born  from- man  to  beast 

9  who  smote.    Strange  tokens  lie 
On  Pliaroaliand  his  servants  sent, 

KE;y]>t,  in  midst  of  thee. 
]0  He  smote  Rieat  nations,  slew  great  kins*: 
H      Sihon  of  H(-shbon  king. 

And  Op,  of  Eashan.  and  to  nonght 
did  Canaan's  k;n!\doni  bring  : 
X2  And  for  a  wealthy  lu  ritage 
their  pleasant  land  he  sjave, 
An  heritage  v,  hich  Israel, 
his  chosen  folk,  should  have. 
13  Thy  name,  O  Lord,  shall  still  endure, 
and  thy  memorial 
Willi  hoimnr  shall  continuM  be 
ti)  gcneratioT'iS  all. 
;  For  why  :  the  ri-iitcons  Ood  wiU  judge 
his  people  righteously ; 


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Concerning  lliose  that  do  hira  seiTe 
himself  repent  will  he. 

15  The  idols  of  the  nations 

of  silver  are  and  gold, 
And  by  the  liands  of  men  is  made 
their  fashion  and  mould. 

16  Itlomhs  have  they,  but  theydo  not  speak 

eyes,  but  theydo  not  see: 

17  Ears  have  they,  but  liear  not ;  and  in 

their  moutlis  no  breathing  be. 
IS  Their  makers  are  like  them,  so  are 
all  that  on  tliem  rely. 

19  O  IsrVl's  house,  bless  G«l ;  bless  God , 

O  Aaron's  family. 

20  O  bless  the  Lord,  of  Levi's  house 

ye  who  bis  servants  are  ; 
And  bless  the  holy  name  of  God 
all  ve  the  Loi-d  that  fear. 

21  And  blessed  be  the  Loixl  our  God 

from  Sion's  holy  hill, 
.  Who  dwelleth  at  Jrt-usalem. 
The  liOrd,  O  praise  ye  still. 

PSALM  136. 
1-GIVE  thanks  to  God,  for  good  is  he; 
for  mei"cy  hath  he  ever. 

2  Thanks  to  the  God  of  gods  give  ye ; 

for  his  grace  faiJeth  never. 

3  Tlianks  gi%  e  the  Low!  of -lords  unto ; 

for  mercy  he  hath  ever. 

4  Who  only  Vi  ondej'?  great  can  do ; 

for  his  gi'ace  fa:Ieth  ist  ver. 

5  Who  by  his  wjsdon"  maJe  heav'ns  high; 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 


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6  Who  stretch'd  the  earth  above  the  sea; 

for  his  grace  f'aileth  iievrr. 

7  To  liiin  tlsat  made  the  gr^at  lights  shine  ; 

Tor  mercy  Jiaih  he  ever. 

8  The  sun  to  rule  till  day  dedine  ; 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

9  The  moon  and  stars  to  rule  by  night; 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

10  Wiio  Egypt's  first-born  kilPd  outright ; 

for  his'  ari-ace  failetl  never. 

11  And  Isr"er brought  from  Egypt  land: 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

12  With  stretch'd  out  arm.  and  witl»  stroiig 

for  iiis  grace  faileth  never.         Oiand  ; 

13  By  whom  the  red  sea  parted  was ; 

for  mercy  liaih  he  ever. 

14  And  through  its  midst  made  IsrVl  J)ass ; 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

15  But  Pharoah  and  his  host  did  drown : 

for  mercy  hath  he  ever. 

16  Who  through  the  desert  led  his  own ; 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

17  To  him  great  kings  who  overthrew : 

for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

18  Yea,  famous  kings  in  battle  slew; 

for  his  grace  taiieth  never. 

19  Ev'n  Sihon  king  of  Amorites ; 

for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

20  And  Og,  the  king  of  Bashanites; 

for  his  grace  faileth  never  ; 

21  Their  Lindin  heritage  to  have; 

"(lor  he  hath  mercy  evei.) 

22  His  ser\  ant  Isr'el  right  he  gave ; 

for  bis  grace  faikth  uever. 


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23  In  our  low  state  who  on  us  thoug;ljt ; 

for  lif  liath  nif rcy  ever. 

24  And  from  our  foes  our  freedom  ^\  roughtj 

for  ins  ji;race  faileth  never. 

25  Wlio  doth  all  flesli  with  food  relieve; 

for  he  hath  mercy  ever. 

26  Thanks  to 'the  God  of  heav'ii  give; 

for  his  grace  faileth  never. 

Anot/ier  of  t fie  same,  ! 

1  PRAISE  God,  for  he  is  kind  : 

His  mercy  lasts  .br  aye. 

2  Give  thanks  with  heart  and  miud, 
To  God  of  gods  alway : 

For  certainly 

His  mercies  dure 

IMost  firm  and  sure 
Eternally. 

3  The  Lord  of  lords  praise  ye, 
Wliose  mt  rcies  stili  endure. 

4  Great  wonders  only  he 

Doth  w  ork  by  his  great  pow  V  j 
For  certaiidy,  &e. 

5  Which  God  omnipotent, 
Ry  might  and  wisdom  high, 
The heav'n  and  firmament 
Did  frame,  as  we  nmy  seej 

For  certainly,  Sec. 

6  To  hini  who  did  out-stretch 
This  eartli  so  great  and  wide, 
Ahove  the  waters'  reach 
Making  it  to  abide; 

For  certain    ,  &e. 

7  Great  lights  he  made  to  be ; 


For  Ins  grace  lasteth  aye« 
S  Such  as  the  sun  we  see, 
To  rule  the  lightsome  day. 
For  ctrtaiiily,  &:c. 
9  Also  the  moQii  >o  clear. 
M'hich  shinetli  in  our  sight; 
Tlie  stars  that  do  appear. 
To  guidi'  the  darlcscme  night ; 
For  certair.U.  &c. 

10  To  hiii!  that  Kg-ypt  smote, 
V;iio  dkl  his  message  scoi'u ; 
A;  id  In  liisasig-er  hot 

Did  kill  all  tlitir  first-born; 
For  certainly.  &c. 

11  Tluiiee  Israel  out  he  brought ; 
For  his  s:iact  lasteth  ever. 

12  With  a  strong  hand  he  m  rought. 
And  stretch'd-out  arm  deliver ; 

For  certaiiily,  he. 

13  The  s(  a  he  cut  in  two  ; 
For  his  grace  lasteth  still. 

14  Ai'd  thvougl)  its  n.idst  to  ga 
Made  )iis  own  Israel : 

For  c  itainly.  8cc. 

15  Butov<r\vhel!n*d  and  lost 
^^■as  proud  king  Phaioah, 
"With  all  his  mighty  host, 
And  c'lnrjots  there  also: 

For  ccrtninly,  &c. 

16  To  him  who  powVfiilly 
His  chosen  pi  ople  led, 
E\'n  through  the  desert  diy, 
And  in  that  place  them  [ed  ; 

For  certainly,  &c. 


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17  To  him  great  kings  who  smote ; 
Fur  his  grace  liath  no  bound. 

18  Wlio  slew,  and  spared  not 
Kings  famous  and  renown'd : 

For  certainly,  &.e. 

19  Silion,  th'  AmVites'  king: 
For  his  gci-ace  lasteth  ever. 

20  Og,  also,  who  did  reign 
The  land  of  Bashan  over : 

For  certainly,  Sec. 

21  Their  land  by  lot  he  gave: 
For  his  grace  faileth  nevei\ 

22  That  Isr'el  might  it  have 
Inhmtagefor  ever: 

For  certainly,  &c. 

23  Who  huth  remembered 
Us  in  our  low  estate; 

21  And  us  delivered 

Fvim  foes  which  did  us  hate : 
For  certainly,  &c. 
9.3  Who  to  all  flesh  gives  food : 
For  his  grace  faileth  never. 
25  Give  thanks  to  God  jnost  good, 
The  God  of  heav'n  for  ever : 
For  certainlj ,  &.c. 

rSALM  137. 

1  BY  Bub;  I's  streams  we  sat  and  wept, 

wlun  Sion  we  thought  on. 

2  In  niidst  whereof  we  hang'd  our  harps 

the  willow  trees  upon. 

3  For  th'  r   a  song  required  they 

who  did  us  captive  bring ; 
Our  spoiler^  calld  for  iDirthj and  said, 
asoug  of  Sionsing. 


(     254     ) 

For  hls.'ne  Loi-d's  song  shall  we  sing 
8  Suchthin  a  foreign  land ! 
7f  thee,  Jerns'lem,  I  forget, 
skill  part  from  my  right  hand. 

6  My  tongue  to  my  month's  roof  let  cleave, 

if  I  do  thtfe  forget, 
Jt  rnsalem  and  thee  ahove 
my  chief  joy  do  not  set. 

7  Remember  Edom's  children.  Lord, 

who  in  Jerns'lem *s  day, 
Ev'n  unto  its  foundation 
Raze,  raze  it  qnite  did  say. 

8  O  daughter  thou  of  Babxlon, 

ixar  to  destruction, 
Biess'd  shall  he  be  that  thee  rewards, 
as  thou  to  us  hast  done. 

9  Yi  a.  happy  sni-ely  shall  he  be, 

thy  tender  little  ones, 
Who  shall  lay  hold  upon,  and  them 
sliall  dash  against  the  stones. 

FSALM  13S. 

1  THF-Ewill  I  praise  vith  all  my  heart, 

I  will  sing  praise  to  thee 

2  Before  the  gods :  And  worship  will 

toward  thy  sanctuary. 
I'll  praise  thy  name,  ev'n  for  thy  truth, 

and  kindntss  of  thy  love  ; 
For  thou  thy  woitl  hast  magnified 
all  ihv  great  name  above. 

3  Thou  dulst  me  answer  in  the  llay, 

V  hen  I  to  tine  did  cry  : 
And  thou  my  f\iinting  soul  with  strength 
didst  suenglheu  inwardly. 


(    255    ) 

4  An  klnjs  upon  tlie  oarth  that  are 
shall  give  thee  praise,  o  I-oi-d; 
When  as  they  from  thy  nionih  shall  heai 
thy  true  aiid  faithfiil  wokI. 
4  Yea,  in  the  riglUKjus  ways  of  God 
with  gladness  thi>y  shall  sing  ; 
For  great's  the  glorj  of  the  Lord, 
who  doth  for  ever  reign. 

6  Thongh  Go<l  b-high,  yet  he  rtspects 

all  those  that  low  ly  be  : 
Whereas  tlie  proud  and  lofty  ones 
afar  oiFknoweth  he. 

7  Though  1  in  midst  of  trouble  walk, 

I  life  from  thc^  shall  have  ; 
'Gtiinst  my  foes' wrath  thoirlt  stretch  thine 
thy  right  hand  shall  me  sa\  e       [hand : 

8  Surely  that  which  concern'th  rae 

the  Lord  will  perfect  make  : 
Lord,  still  tin  mercy  lasts;  do  not 
thine  own  hands'  works  forsake. 

PSALM  139. 

1  O  LORD,  thon  ha-t  me  search'd  and 

2  Thou  know'st  my  sitting  down,  [known. 
A;id  rising  up ;  yea  all  my  thoughts 

afar  to  thee  are  known. 

3  My  footsteps,  and  my  lying  down, 

thon  compassest  always : 
Thou  also  most  entirety  art 
acquaint  with  all  my  ways. 

4  F  ir  in  my  tongue  before  I  speak, 

not  any  word  can  be 
But  altogether,  lo,  O  J^i-d, 
it  is  well  known  to  thee. 


1 


(     2m>     ) 

5  Eehlnd,  before,  thou  liast  beset, 

and  laid  on  me  thine  hand. 

6  Such  knowledge  is  loo  strange  forme, 

too  Isigh  to  understand. 

7  From  t}>y  Sp'rit  wliither  shall  I  go, 

or  from  thy  presence  fiy  ? 

8  Ascend  I  heav'ji,  lo,  thou  art  there  i 

there,  if  in  hell  Hie. 

9  Take  I  the  morning^  wings  and  dwell 

iii  utmost  parts  of  s?a  ; 

10  Ev'ii  tliere.  Lord,  shall  thine  hand  me 

thv  right  hand  shall  hold  me.        [lead, 

11  If  I  do  say,  That  darkness  shall 

me  cover  from  thy  sight. 
Then  surdy  sliaU  the  very  night 
about  me  be  as  light. 
13  lea,  darkness  hidetli  notfrom  thee, 
but  night  doth  siiine  as  day : 
To  thee  the  darkness  and  the  light 
are  both  ;  iikeal^ay. 

13  For  thou  possessed  hadst  my  reins, 

and  thou  hast  covered  nie, 
When  I  within  my  mother's  womb 
inclosed  w  as  bv  thee. 

14  Thee  uiil  I  praise;  for  ftarfully 

and  St nu! '-rely  made  I  am! 
Thy  worksarpmarv'Uoiis.  and  right  well 
n'ly  soul  doth  know  the  same. 

15  ]My  substance  was  not  bid   iom  thee. 

when  as  in  secret  I 
Was  made ;  and  in  earili's  lowest  parts 
was  wrought  mostci.r  ously. 

16  Thine  eyes  my  subs. ante  did  behold, 

yet  being  unperiect; 


(     257    ) 

And  in  the  valume  of  tliy  book 

my  raembtrs  all  were  writ ; 
Which  after  in  continuance 

were  fcshion'd  ev'ry  one, 
Whtn  as  they  yet  all  shapeless  werf, 

and  o/thtin  there  was  none. 

17  How  pvtolousalio  are  thy  thoughts, 

0  gracious  Gud,  to  me ! 

And  in  their  sum  liow  passing  greaf, 
aad  nuiiibeiUis  they  be! 

18  If  I  sliould  count  them,  than  the  satt'.l, 

they  more  in  number  Ix;: 
What  lime  soever  I  awake 

1  ever  am  wiih  thee. 

19  Thou,  Loi-d,  wilt  sure  the  wicked  slay   ; 

hence  from  nie  bloody  men. 
■    20  Thy  foes  against  thee  loudly  speal^ 
and  take  thy  name  in  vain. 

21  Do  not  I  hate 'ail  those,  O  Lord, 

f/      that  hatred  btar  to  thee  ? 
With  those  that  up  against  thee  rlii?, 
can  I  but  griv  ved  he  ? 

22  With  ptrfjct  hatred  them  I  hate; 

mv  foes  I  them  do  hold. 

23  Search  me,  O  God,  and  know  my  heart: 

try  me,  my  thougl-ts  unfold. 

24  And  see  if  any  wicked  way 

there  be  at  all  in  me  ; 
And  in  thiue  everlasting  way 
to  me  a  leader  be. 

PSALM  140. 
1  LORD,  from  the  ill  and  froward  man 
give  me  deliveranoe : 

R 


(     258  .)_. 

And  do  tliou  saHf  pi-serve  mt  ft'oni 
the  man  of  vioiLSice; 
iJ  Who  in  tiieir  heart  mischievous  things 
are  meditatinj?  ever; 
And  tJiej-  for  war  assembled  are 
coiuinually  together. 

3  ]\Iiic)i  like  unto  a  serpent's  tcngne 

tlieir  tongues  thej-  sharp  do  make ; 
And  underiicr,th  their  Jips  tliere  lies 
the  poison  of  a  snake. 

4  Lord,  ■Jieep  nie  from  the  wicked's  hands 

from  vi'lerit  men  me  save, 
"VVho  utterly  to  overthrow 
my doiiigs  p'Jipos'd  have. 

5  The  proud  for  me  a  snare  have  hid, 

ar.d  cords ;  jea,  they  a  net 
Ha\  e  by  the  wa>-side  for  nie  spread : 
they  gins  for  me  have  set. 

6  I  said  unto  the  Lord,  Tliou  art 

my  God ;  unto  tlie  cry 
Of  all  my  supjilications, 
Lord,  do  thine  ea'r  ajjply. 

7  O  God  the  Loitl,  who  ai  t  the  strength 

of  my  salvation; 
A  cov'jing  in  the  day  of  war 
my  head  thou  hast  put  on. 

8  Unto  the  wicked  man,  O  Lord, 

his  wishes  do  not  grant, 
Nor  further  thou  his  ill  device 
lest  ihpy  themselves  should  vaunl. 

9  As  for  the  ht  ad  and  chief  of  thoie 

about  that  compass  me, 
Ev'n  b)  tile  mischit  i  of  their  lips 
let  tUou  them  cover'd  be. 


(    2S9   ) 

ii)  Let  biiniiiig  coals  upon  tlicra  fall, 
tiiem  tluow  in  fiery  flame, 
And  ill  d^ep  pits,  that  tliey  no  more 
may  vise  out  o,  tlie  same. 

11  Let  liot  an  evil  si>eakcr  be 

on  earth  established ; 
Mischief  shall  Jumt  the  \i'Ient  man 
til'  he  be  ruined. 

12  I  know  God  will  th'  nfflicted's  cause 

maintain,  and  poor  iricn's  r'ght. 

13  Surel)-  tlie  just  :,:;.iii  ijr.>ls'_'  ri.y  namt' , 

th'  upriglu<iw\]l  iut'i}  sig'ht. 

PSAI,M141. 

1  O  LORD,  I  unto  thee  do  cry, 

do  thou  make  haste  to  me  ; 
And  give  an  t-ar  unto  my  voice, 
when  I  crj  unto  thee. 

2  As  iiieeiise  let  my  prayer  be 

dir-cied  v.i  diiup  eves  : 
And  till  lii.i.ruDg  ofky  hands 
as  ih'  rv'uinp;  sri'T:,*ice. 

3  Set,  Lor>].  a  v.aicii  before  iny  mouth, 

ke.  p  of  my  lijjs  ihe  donr. 

4  M)  htart  incline  thou  not  unto 

th>-  ills  I  sijoii id  abhor. 
To  pvp.ct.su'  wicked  works  with  meo  - 

tuat  uork  iniquity: 
Ar.d  wit.'i  their  delicates  my  taste 

let  me  not  satisfy. 

5  Let  him  that  riKhteous  is  me  smite; 

it  shall  a  '.i-idiiess  be; 
Let  iiiiu  r-piove,  I  siiall  it  count 
a  precious,  oil  to  lae; 


(     260    } 

Sueh  sniiiing  sliall  not  bro;jIi  mj-  hcac. ; 

for  yet  the  time  shall  iall, 
When  I  in  tlitir  caluraities 
to  GckI  pray  Tor  tlum  shall. 
C  When  as  their  juilgis  down  shall  be 
in  stony  places  cast, 
Then  shall  they  hear  my  words,  for  they 
sliall  sweet  betothtir  tasie. 
7  About  the  grave's  devouring  mouth 
our  bones  arescatter'd  round, 
As  wood  which  men  do  cut  and  cleave 
lies  scatter 'd  on  the  ground. 
S  But  unto  thee,  O  God  the  Lord, 
mine  eyes  up]it"ted  be : 
My  soul  do  not  leave  destitute, 
my  trust  is  set  on  thee. 
9  Lord,  keep  me  safely  front  the  snai-e, 
which  they  for  nie  prepai'e, 
And  from  the  subtle  gins  of  themj 
that  wicked  workers  are. 
10  Let  workers  of  initjuity 
into  their  own  nets  full, 
Whilst  I  do  by  thine  help  escape 
the  danger  of  them  all. 

PSA.LM  112. 

1  I  WITH  my  a  oice  cry'd  to  the  Lord : 

with  it  made  my  request. 

2  Pour'd  out  to  him  my  plaint ;  to  him 

my  trouble  I  exprest. 

3  When  in  me  was  o'erwhelm'd  my  sp'rit, 

then  well  thou  knew'st  my  way ; 
Where  I  did  walk,  a  snare  Ivr  me 
ihey  privily  did  lay.  ^ 


(    9C1    ) 

4  1  look'd  on  my  right  liand,  and  Tievr'i 

but  none  to  know  me  wei"e  ; 
AU  i-tfuq;e  failed  me  ;  no  man 
d:i.l  for  my  soul  take  care.        ^ 

5  I  cry'dtothee;  I  said,  Thou  art 

my  refuge,  Loi-d,  alone, 
And  in  the  land  of  those  tliat  live, 
thou  art  my  portion. 

6  Because  I  am  brought  very  low, 

attend  unto  my  ciy: 
Me  from  my  persecutors  save, 
who  stronger  are  than  I. 

7  From  prison  bring  my  soul,  that  I 

thy  name  may  glorify : 
The  just  shall  compass  me,  when  thoa 
with  me  deafst  bounteously, 

PSALM  143. 

1  Lord,  hear  my  pray'r,  attend  my  suits ; 

and  in  thy  faithfulness 
Givf  thou  an  answer  unto  iKe, 
and  in  thy  righteousness. 

2  Tliy  servant  also  bring  thou  not 

in  judgment  to  be  try'd  ; 
Because  no  living  man  can  be 
in  thy  sight  Justify'd. 

3  For  th'  en'my  hath  pursu'd  my  soul,        4 

my  life  to  ground  down  tread  :  M 

In  darkns  ss  he  hath  made  me  dwelj|,  '■' 

as  who  have  long  been  dead.  ] 

4  My  sp'rit  is  rli.erefore  o^er\vhe^ra■d  ;| 

in  me  perpli  xedly ;  ^^ 

Within  me  is  iny  very  heart  '^ 

amazed  wondrously.  ,; 


^  1  call  to  mind  the  clays  of  old, 
to  iDtditate  I  use 
On  all  thy  works  ;  upon  the  deed*' 
I  of  thy  hands  do  muse. 

6  My  hands  to  thee  I  siretch  ;  my  soul 

thirsts,  as  dry  land,  for  thee. 

7  Hasie,  Lord,  to  hear,  my  spirit  fails; 

liide  not  thy  face  from  me; 
Lest  lil:e  to  them  I  do  become 
thai  go  down  to  the  dust. 

8  At  morn  let  me  thy  kindness  hear, 

for  in  thee  do  I  trust ; 
Teach  me  the  way  that  I  should  walk; 
1  lift  my  soul  to  thee. 
P  I-ord,  free  me  from  my  foes ;  I  flee 
to  thee  to  covei*  me. 

10  Beciuise  thou  art  my  God,  to  do 

tlij  will  do  me  instruct  J 
Thy  Sp'rit  is  good,  me  to  the  land 
of  uprigh'iuess  conduct. 

11  Revive  and  quicken  me,  O  Lord, 

ev'n  for  thine  own  name's  sake;       ^ 
And  do  thou  for  tliy  righteousness, 
my  soul  f roni  trouble  take. 

12  And  of  thy  raercy  slay  my  foes, 

let  all  destroyed  bi'. 
That  do  afflict  my  soul :  for  I 
a  servant  am  to  thee. 

Another  of  the  same.       {,  ■'■' 
1  OH,  hear  my  prayer,  Lord, 
And  imto  my  desire 
l"o  bow  tl.iiie  ear  accord, 
I  hunibl)  thee  require. 


(        3   •'}         ! 

Anil,  in  Oiy  fnithfiiinesi, 
Unto  me  answer  make, 
A)id  in  thy  righteousness. 
Upon  me  pit}'  take. 

2  J n  judgment  enter  not 
With  me  thy  sercant  poor  3 
For  why  ?  this  well  I  wot, 
No  siiiner  can  endure 
The  sight  of  thee,  O  God  s 
If  thou  his  deeds  shalt  trj, 
He  dare  make  none  abode 
Himself  to  justify. 

3  Behold,  the  cruel  foe 
IVIe  persecutes  with  spite, 
T^Iy  soul  to  overthrow  : 
Yea,  he  my  life  down  quita 
Unto  the  ground  h:ith  s^note. 
And  made  me  dwell  mil  low 
In  darkness,  as  forgot, 

Or  men  dead  Iqng  ago. 

4  Therefore  my  sp'rit.  much  voxV,, 
0'er\\helm\l  is  me  witliin : 

INIv  heart  right  sore  ptrplex'd 
And  desolate  hath  been. 

5  Yet  I  do  call  to  mjnd 
What  ancient  days  record, 
Thy  works  of  e\\-y  kind 
Ithiidi  upon,  O  hold. 

6  Lo,  I  do  stretch  my  hands 
To  thee,  i.ny  help  alone  ; 
For  thou  well  understands 
All  my  complaint  and  mo?.!i '. 
My-  thirsting  sou!  (lesires, 
Aiid  loageth  after  tbeei 


(   264    ) 

Aitlursty  gronml  i-eqiiues 
With  rain  left-esh'd  to  be. 

7  Lord,  let  my  piay'r  pivvaii^ 
To  answer  it  nialit  spt cd, 
For,  lo,  my  sp'rit  doth  fail : 
Hide  pot  thy  face  in  need, 
Lest  I  be  like  to  those 
'i'liat  do  in  darkness  sit, 

Or  him  that  downward  goes 
Into  the  dreadful  pit. 

8  Because  I  trust  in  thee, 

0  Lord,  pause  nit-  to  hear 
Tiiy  lo\i)ig-kindness  free, 
Wlien  morning  doth  appear : 
Cause  me  to  know  t)ie  way 
Wherein  my  path  should  be : 
For  why  ?  my  soul  on  high 

1  do  lift  up  to  thee. 

9  From  my  fitrce  enemy 
lu  saft  ty  do  nit-  guide : 
Because  I  llee  to  thee 

Lord,  that  thou  may'st  me  hide. 
10  My  God  alone  art  thou, 

IVach  me  ihy  righteousness  : 
Thy  Sp'rirs  good,  lead  me  to 
The  land  of  uprightness. 
,     11  O  Lord,  for  thy  name's  sake, 
•;''*       Jit:  pkas'd  to  quicken  me: 
v^i       And,  for  tl-.y  truth,  forth  take 
1^         T*ly  soul  i'rom  misery. 

tlSf  And  of  thy  grace  destroy 
M)  foes,  and  put  to  shame 
All  who  my  soul  annoy ; 


PSALM  144. 

1  O  BLESSED  ever  be  the  Loixl, 

who  is  my  strength  and  ir.iglit, 
Who  doth  i'lis'riict  my  hands  to  war, 
my  fingeis  teach  to  fight. 

2  My  goodness,  fortress,  my  high  tovr'r, 

deliverer,  and  shield, 
In  whom  I  trust :  who  under  me 
my  people  makes  to  yield. 

3  Lord,  what  is  man,  that  thou  of  hini 

dost  so  much  knowledge  take  ? 
Or  son  of  man,that  thou  of  him 
so  great  account  dost  make  ? 

4  Man  is  like  vanity  ;  his  days 

as  shadows  pass  away.         [touch  thou 

5  Lord,  bow  thy  lieav'ns,  come  down, 

the  hills  and   smoke  shall  they. 

6  Cast  forth  thy  lightning,  scatter  them  ; 

thine  arrows  shoot,  them  rout. 

7  Thine  hand  sejid  from  above,  me  save  ; 

from  great  depths  draw  me  out : 
And  from  the  hand  of  children  strange 

8  Whose  mouth  speaks  vanity  : 
And  their  right  hand  is  a  right  baud 

that  works  deceitfully. 

9  A  new  song  I  to  thee  will  sing, 

Lord,  on  a  psaltery : 
I  on  a  ten-string'd  instrument 
will  praises  sing  to  thee. 
10  Ev'n  he  it  is  that  unto  kings 
salvation  doth  send  : 
Who  bis  own  servant  David  doth 
fjoju  hurtful  sword  defend. 


XI  0  freo  me  fi'om  stmur^e  ci.iUU'cn'i  haniJ. 
wliQse  montli  speaks  vaiiitj-: 
And  their  right  hand  a  rigiu  hand  is 
that  works  deceitfully. 

12  That  as  the  i>!ams  our  sons  may  Ls 

in  \  outh  grown  uj>  that  are  ; 
Our  daugliters  like  to  corner  stones, 
carvxl  like  a  i>alace  fair : 

13  That,  to  affoixl  all  kind  of  store. 

our  garners  may  be  fill'd; 
That  our  sheep  thousands,  in  oiu-  street^ 
ten  thousands  they  may  yield ! 

14  That  strong  our  oxen  be  for  work: 

that  no  in-breaking  be, 
Nor  going  out ;  and  that  our  streets 
may  from  complaints  be  free. 

15  Those  people  bless..d  are  who  lie 

in  such  a  case  as  this: 
Ypa,  blessed  all  those  people  arc, 
whose  God  JEHOVAH  is. 

PSALM  145. 

1  I'LL  thee  extol,  my  God,  O  King, 

I'll  bless  thy  name  always. 

2  Thte  will  I  bles>  e.^ch  day,  and  will 

thy  name  for  ever  praise. 

3  Great  is  the  LoitI,  much  to  be  prais'd  ; 

his  greatness  search  exceetls. 

4  Race  unto  race  shall  praise  tliy  works, 
and  shew  thy  mighty  deeds. 

I  of  thy  glorious  majesty 

th:'  honour  wjU-i-ecord, 
I'll  speak  of  all  thy  mighty  worka 

which  wondrous  are,  O  Lord. 


i 


i    337    ) 

%  Men  of  thine  acts  the  might  shall  shoH, 
thine  acts  that  dreadful  are  ; 
And  I,  thy  glorj'  to  advance, 
thy  greatness"  will  declare. 

7  The  mem'ry  of  thy  goodness  gi'fat 

they  largely  shall  express, 
With  songs  of  praise  they  sliall  extol 
thy  perfect  righteousness.' 

8  The'l^ord  is  very  gracious, 

in  him  compassions  flnv, ; 
In  mercy  he  is  very  great, 
and  is  to  anger  slow. 

9  The  Lord  JEHOVAH  unto  all 

his  goodness  doth  declare ; 
And  over  all  his  otlier  works 
his  lender  mercies  are. 

10  Thee  all  thy  works  shall  praise,  O  Lotti, 

and  thee  thy  saints  shall  bless : 

11  They  shall  thy  kingdom's  glory  show, 

thy  pow  T,  by  speech  express  : 

12  To  make  the  sons  of  men  to  know 

his  acts  done  mightily, 
And  of  his  kingdom  th'  excellent 
and  glorious  maiesty. 

13  Thy  kingdom  shall  for  ever  stand, 

thy  reign  through  agies  all. 

14  God  raistth  all  that  are  bow'd  Aawia, 

uplioldtth  all  that  fall. 

15  The  eyes  of  ail  things  wait  on  thee 

the  giver  of  all  good ; 
And  thou,  in  time  convenient, 
bestow'st  on  them  their  food. 

16  Thine  hand  tliou  open'st  libVally, 

and  of  thy  bounty  gives 


3 

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(  ^^^  ) 

Bno\5gb  to  sati.-fy  tlie  need 
of  evVv  thing  that  lives, 

17  The  Lord  is  just  in  al!  his  ways, 

holv  in  his  works  all. 

18  God's  near  to  all  that  call  on  him^ 

in  truth  that  on  him  call. 
IQ  Ke  will  accomplish  the  desire 
of  those  that  do  him  fear ; 
He  also  will  deliver  them, 
arid  he  tin  ir  cry  will  hear. 
30  The  Lord  preserves  all  who  him  love, 
that  nou.2;ht  can  tbcm  annoy : 
But  he  all  thos^  that  wicked  are 
will  utterly  destroy. 
21  M)  niovith  the  praises  of  the  Lord 
to  publish  ceas.'  ihaU  never: 
Let  all  ik'sh  bless  his  holy  name 
for  ever  and  /or  ever. 


Another  of  the  same. 

1  O  LORD,  thou  art  my  God  and  King, 
Thee  will  1  magnify  and  praise : 

I  will  thre  bless,  and  gladly  sing 
Unto  thy  holy  name  always. 

2  Each  day  I  rise  1  will  thee  bless 

Ami  praise  thy  nane  time  without  end. 

3  Much  to  be  pruis'd,  and  great  ■  iod  is; 
His  gr  atnf.ss none  can  comprehend. 

4  Race  shall  thy  works  praise  unto  race 
The  mighty  acts  show  done  by  thee. 

5  I  w  ill  speali  of  the  glorious  grace, 
AikI  honaur  of  thy  majesty ; 

Tljy  wondrous  works  I  will  record. 


(    269    ) 

6  By  raen  the  m\^ht  sbali  be  extcU'd 
Of  all  thy  dreadful  acts,  O  Lord  : 
And  I  thy  greatness  will  unfold. 

7  'I  hex  utter  shall  abundantly 

The  inem'ry  of  thy  goodness  great; 
And  shall  sing  praises  cheerfully, 
Wh.lst  tliey  thy  righteousness  relate. 

8  The  Lord  our  God  is  gracious. 
Compassionate  is  he  also; 

In  mercy  he  is  plenteous. 

But  uny)  v.rath  and  auger  slow. 

9  Good  unto  all  men  is  the  Lord  ; 
O'er  all  hjs  works  his  mercy  is. 

10  Thy  works  all  praise  to  thee  afford ; 
Thy  saints,  O  Lord,  ihy  name  shall  blew, 

11  The  glory  of  thy  kingdom  show 
Shall  they,  siid  of  thy  power  tell ; 

i2  That  so  men's  sons  his  dec^ls  may  kno>f, 
His  kingdom's  grace  that  doth  excel. 

13  Thy  kingdom  hath  none  end  at  all, 
It  dotii  through  ages  all  remain. 

14  The  Lord  npholdeth  all  that  full, 
The  cast-down  raiseth  up  again. 

15  The  eyes  of  all  things,  Lord,  attend, 
And  on  thee  wait  that  here  do  live ; 
And  thou  in  season  due  dost  send 
Suffieiem  fowl  them  to  relieve. 

16  Yea,  thou  thine  hand  dost  open  wide. 
And  ev'ry  thing  dost  satisfy 

That  lives,  and  doth  on  earth  abide. 
Of  thy  great  liberality. 
1,7  The  Loi-d  is  just  in  his  ways  all, 
A)4  holy  Iq  bis  works  each  eact 


J 


(    270    ) 

15  He's  neav  to  ail  iliat  on  hini  call, 
"Syi)o  call  in  truth  on  ]\im  alone. 

19  Ci«cl  will  the  just  dcsiiv  fulfil 

Of  such  as  do  him  feai*  and  dread  i 
Their  cry  regard,  and  hear  he  will, 
And  save  tliem  in  rhe  time  of  need. 

20  Tiie  Lord  preserves  all,  more  and  UtsSj    ^ 
TJiat  I'tar  to  him  a  lovinj^-heart; 

But  workers  all  o    w ickeilness 
Desiroj  will  he,  and  clean  subvert. 

21  Therefore  my  mouth  and  lips  I'll  frame 
To  speak  the  praises  of  the  Loixl  : 

To  magnify  Ins  holy  name 
For  ever  let  all  Ilesh  accord. 

PSALM  146. 
1  PRAISE  God.    The  Lord  praise,  O  my 
3      I'll  praise  God  while  1  live;         [soul, 
WJiile  I  have  being,  to  uiy  God 
in  songs  I'll  praises  give. 

3  Trust  not  in  ;n-inces,  nor  man's  son, 

in  w  ho.n  there  is  no  stay  : 

4  His  breath  departs,  to's  earth  he  turns; 

that  day  his  thoughts  decay. _ 

5  O  liappy  is  that  man,  and  bless'd, 
w  horn  Jacob's  God  doth  ai»l ; 

Whose  hope  upon  the  Loi-d  dotli  rest, 
and  on  his  God  is  stay'd. 

16  "Who  made -the  earth  and  luav'ns  higbj 

who  uiade  the  swelling  deep, 

And  all  that  is  within  the  same ; 

who  truth  dotli  ever  keep. 

7  \Vho  righteous  jiidgiiKiit  executes 

for  those  oppressed  that  be, 


IB 


(    271    ) 


noTo  iheliungi'v  giveth  food  ; 
Gotl  sets  the  ])ris'i)ersii>?e. 

8  The  Lord  doth  give  the  blind  tlieir  sight 

the  bo^yed  dov\  n  dotlv  raise : 
Tile  Lord  doth  dearly  love  all  those 
that  walk  in  upright  ways. 

9  The  strangers  shield,  the  widow's  stay, 

the  orphan's  help  is  he  : 
But  yet  by  hira  llie  wicked's  v  ay 
tiivn'd  upside  dov.n  shall  be. 
10  The  Lord  shall  reign  foreveniiore, 
thy  God,  O  Sioi),  he 
Reigns  to  all  generations. 
Praise  to  the  Lord  give  ye. 

PSALTSl  147. 

1  PRAISE  ye  the  Lord,  for  itisgootl 

praise  to  our  God  to  sing : 
For  it  is  pleasant,  and  to  praise 
it  is  a  comely  thing:. 

2  God  doth  buildup  Jerusalem; 

and  he  it  is  alone 
That  thL-  dispersed  of  Israel  ^ 

doth  gather  into  one.  ^ 

3  Those  that  are  broken  in  their  heart, 

and  grieved  in  their  minds, 

He  healeth,  and  their  painful  -.v  ounds  ; -< 

he  tenderly  up-binds.  ;;|^ 

4  He  counts  the  number  of  the  stars ;  ^.^ 

he  names  them  evVy  one.  '^€ 

5  Great  is  our  Lord,  and  of  great  pow'r;        / 

his  wisdom  Si;arcli  can  none. 

6  The  Lord  lifts  up  the  meek  ;  and  casts      -  j 

the  wicked  to  the  ground,  t 


(   S72    ) 

7  Sing  to  tl»e  Loi-d,  and  2;Ivc  liim  tlianksi 

oil  lia;p  his  praises  sound. 
t  Whocovtrv-tli  the  htav'n  witli  clouds, 

who  for  the  eiinh  below 
Piepareth  rain,  w ho  niaketh  grass 

upon  the  mountains  grow, 
9  He  gives  the ''east  his  fjod.  he  feeds 

the  ravens  j  oimg  that  cry 

10  His  pleasure  not  in  horses'  strength, 

nor  in  man's  legs  doth  lie. 

11  But  in  all  those  that  do  him  ftar, 

the  Lord  doth  plcasiu-e  take ; 
In  those  that  to  his  mercy  do 
b)  hope  themst  Ives  betake. 

12  The  Lord  praise.  O  Jerusalem: 

Sion.  thy  God  confess. 

13  For  thy  gates' bars  he  maketh  strong ; 

thy  sons  in  thee  doih  blt^s. 

14  He  ill  thy  borders  niakeih  pe.ice, 

with  fine  wheat  fiUeth  thte, 

15  He  sends  forth  his  command  on  earth: 

his  word  runs  speixlily. 

16  Hoar  frost,  like  ashes,  scatt'reth  he : 

like  wool  he  snow  doth  give. 

17  Like  morstls  casteth  forth  his  ice: 

who  in  its  cold  can  live  ? 
,18  He  sendeth  forth  his  mighty  word, 
":>        and  meltelh  them  again : 
4  -^    His  wind  he  makes  to  blow,  and  thCB 
V  the  waters  flow  amain. 

;  i9  The  duciriiie  of  his  holy  word 

to  Jacob  he  dgth  show, 
His  statutes  and  his  judgments  he 

gives  Israel  to  know. 


(     273     ) 

•SO  To  any  nation  never  he 

such  favour  diil  afford : 
'     For  they  his  iudgiiieiits  have  not  knoyrD. 

O  do  ye  praise  the  Lord. 

PSALM  148. 

1  PRAISE  God.  From  heavens  praise  the 

in  bteights  praise  to  him  be.         [Lord, 

2  All  ye  his  angel«.  praist  ye  him  : 

his  hosts  all  praise  him  ye. 
-3  O  praise  yt  him  both  son  and  moon ; 

praise  him  ye  stars  of  light. 
-4  Ye  heav'n  of  heav'ns  liim  jjraise,  and 

above  the  heav'n's  bright.  L^^oods 

5  Let  all  (he  creattires  praise  the -name 

of  our  aliojghty  Lord  : 
Forh..  commanded,  and  they  were 
creattd  bj  his  word. 

6  He  also  for  all  tines  to  come 

hath  them  established  st;re ; 
He  hath  appointi  d  thtrm  a  law 
wliich  uver  shall  endure. 

7  Praisf  ye  JEHOVAH  from  the  earth, 
draH;ons,  and  every  de<.  p. 

Fin  ,  hail,  snow,  vapour,  stormy  wind, 

his  word  that  liiUy  i<"tp. 
Al;  hills  and  niouiitains,  fruitful  trees, 
a. id  all  ye  cedars  high; 
to  Beasts  aud  all  cattle,  creeping  things, 
•rfiid  all  yt  birds  that  fly. 

1  Kirgs  of  the  earth,  all  nations, 

princes,  earlh^s  judges  all  .- 

2  Both  young  men,  j  ea,  aiid  maidens  too, 

old  men,  and  cliildreu  sn)all. 

5 


13  Let  them  God's  name  praise  J  for  liis 

alone  is  excellent :  [name 

His  gloiy  reachetli  far  above 
the  earth  and  tirmament. 

14  His  ptople's  horn,  the  praise  of  all 

his  saints  exalteth  he : 
Ev'n  Isr'el's  seed,  a  people  near  j 

to  him.    The  Lord  praise  ye. 

Another  of  the  same, 

1  THE  Loi-d  of  heav'n  confess. 
On  high  his  glory  raise, 

2  Him  let  all  aiigejs  bless. 
Him  all  his  armies  praise* 

5        Him  glorify 

Sun,  moon,  and  stars ; 

4  Ye  higher  spheres, 
And  cloudy  sky. 

5  From  God  your  beings  are. 
Him  therefore  famous  make ; 
You  all  created  were, 
When  he  the  word  but  spakcc 

6  And  from  that  place, 
Where  lix'd  you  be 
By  his  decree, 
You  caimot  pass. 

7  Praise  God  from  earth  below, 
Ye  dragons,  and  ye  deeps  : 

8  Fire,  hail,  clouds,  wind,  and  snOAf,- 
"Whom  in  connnand  he  keeps* 

9  Praise  ye  his  name, 

Hills  grtat  and  small. 
Trees  low  and  tall ; 
f  0        Beasts  wild  and  tame. 

All  things  that  creep  gr  flj'. 


(    S35    ) 

11  Ye  kings,  ye  vulgar  throng, 

All  princes  mean  ov  liigh ; 
22        Both  men  and  virgins  young, 
Ev'n  young  and  old, 

13  Exalt  his  name; 
For  much  his  fame 
Should  beextoH'd. 

O  let  God's  name  be  praisM 
Above  both  earth  and  sky : 

14  For  he  his  saints  hath  rais'd, 
And  set  tlieir  homs  on  high: 

Ev'n  those  that  be 
Oflsr'el'srace, 
Kear  to  his  grace, 
The  Lord  praise  ye« 

PSALM   149. 

1  PRAlSEye  the  Lord;  unto  him  sing 

a  new  song  and  his  praise 
In  the  assembly  of  his  saints 
in  sweet  psalms  do  ye  raise. 

2  LetlsrVlm  his  Mak^rjoj', 

and  to  him  pi-aises  sing  : 
Let  all  that  Sion's  children  are 
be  joyful  in  their  King. 

3  O  let  them  unto  his  great  name 

give  praises  in  the  dance: 
Let  them  with  timbrel  and  with  harp 
in  songs  his  praise  advance. 

4  For  God  doth  pleasure  take  in  these 

that  hisowu  people  be; 

And  he  with  his  salvation 

the  meek  will  beautify- 


(    276    ) 

5  And  in  his  glory  excellent 

let  all  his  saiJits  rejoice : 
Let  thi  m  to  him  upon  their  beds 
aloud  lift  up  their  voice. 

6  Let  in  their  mouth  aloft  be  rais'd 

the  hi^h  praise  of  the  Lord, 
And  let  them  have  in  their  right  baoil 
a  sharp  two-edged  sword  ; 

7  To  execute  the  vriigeance  due 

tipou  the  heathen  all,  _ 
And  make  d-  served  punishment 
npon  the  people  fall. 

8  And  ev'n  with  chains,  as  pris'ners,  bind 

their  kings  that  them  command; 
"Yea  and  with  iron  fetters  strong, 
,     the  nobles  of  the  land. 
§  Oi<  them  the  judgment  to  perform 
found  written  in  his  word: 
This  honour  is  to  all  Ws  saints: 
O  do  }  e  praise  the  Lord. 

'  PSALM  150. 

1  PRAISE  ye  tht  Lord,  God's  praise  with- 

his  sanctuary  raise ;  [in 

And  to  him  in  the  firmament 
of  1  lis  power  give  ye  praise.  * 

2  Because  of  ail  his  mighty  acts, 

with  praise  him  magniiy: 
O  praise  hi;u  as  he  doth  excel 
in  glorious  majesty. 

3  Praise  him  with  trumpet's  sound  ;  his 

with  psaltiry  advance :  fpraise 

4  Wid)  timbrel,  harp,  string'dinstrum^ls. 

aiid  organs  in  toe  tlaocc. 


(    277    ) 

5  Praise  him  on  cymbals  loud  ;  hira  praise 

oil  cymbals  sounding  liigli. 
(3  Let  each  thing  breatliing  praise  the  Loitl.! 

Praise  to  the  Lord  give  f  e. 


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